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COVER STORY Industry Exclusive Asphalt Paver Spec Guide Compare over 75 models of asphalt pavers to find the best fit for your crew. | 34 TECHNOLOGY MATTERS

12 EDC-6 to Impact Asphalt Production Facilities The Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts initiative adds e-ticketing to their innovation acceleration program.

18 Recycling & Crushing Products Crushers, screens, grinders & more recycling equipment for your asphalt business.

PRODUCTION NOTES

24 Growth During Uncertain Times C.W. Matthews partners with Astec for three new plant installs during the 2020 season.

SPECIAL REPORT: RECYCLING & CRUSHING

14 Mobile Crushing Saves Time & Money

28 Production Products Plants, baghouses, mixers, dryers, automation systems & more to measure the quality of their asphalt.

Recycling of virgin or waste concrete and asphalt on the job site eliminates transportation fees and lowers costs for your projects.

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44 Design Build Project Breaks Records in North Carolina

52 How do Different Environmental Factors Affect Asphalt?

Thompson-Arthur APAC Atlantic teams up with three other companies to construct the 14-mile U.S. 64 expressway, marking their largest project to date.

Over time pavement will deteriorate however, proper maintenance will ensure a longer lifespan.

54 Preservation Products Milling machines, reclaimers, infrared equipment & more.

50 Jobsite Products Pavers, rollers, MTVs & more.

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Finding good employees is increasingly tough which means it's more important than ever to show the employees you do have, just how much you value them. It doesn't take extravagant gestures to do so either, simple things like communication and acknowledgment of their dedication can go a long way.

Studies have shown that valuing employees in the workplace can lead to some fantastic results.

Employees who feel valued have increased motivation in the workplace, greater commitment and show greater levels of innovation. Here are three easy things you can start doing today to help your employees feel worthy of their efforts at your company and in their careers.

1. PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WORK Construction jobs are not known for being the most attractive careers out there. Still, there isn't a much better feeling of accomplishment than walking in to a building that you helped wire or driving down a road that you paved.

These jobs are meaningful to the communities they serve and the people who use the finished products. Take time to remind your crews that what they are doing matters.

Providing meaning will be different for each individual, so it might be helpful to also highlight teams to help others understand the work each group or department does, whether through company e-mails or by talking about achievements during meetings. Look for ways to give meaningful work directly to employees who have expressed the desire for advancement.

This can mean little things like providing them the chance to plan an all-company event or giving them the opportunity to participate in training programs that can help crew members better complete and understand their jobs.

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2. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY & OFTEN Communicating with your crew can be tough when you have several employees spread out over many miles or cities. Still, it's important to keep in touch with your team. While regularly taking time to say hello to employees and check in with them might seem like an unnecessary drain on your productivity, these interactions are valuable points of connection for your employees (and for you).

Employees often feel the most valued when spending time directly with a leader or manager outside of normal job responsibilities. Treat them to a coffee break or take them out to lunch to get to know them better and hear their ideas.

You'll be surprised at what you learn and how much you enjoy those conversations too.

3. CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS Research shows that most people who quit their jobs cite, “lack of recognition" as their reason for leaving—not boredom, frustration, or to do something new. People will make assumptions about how you view their efforts and you saying nothing doesn’t typically translate in their minds as ‘good job.’ This is why it’s important to keep the positivity and communication flowing.

There are numerous ways to show appreciation for both large and small results—a pat on the back, a sincere thank you letter, a small gift, or a monetary bonus.

As a business owner, you cannot demand that any employee feels valued. Still, you can provide all of things employees say they want from a leader; a company, and a culture, where they feel valued in their work.

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EDC-6 to Impact Asphalt Production Facilities The Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts initiative adds e-Ticketing to their innovation acceleration program

Gallagher Asphalt, Thornton, IL, uses a paperless process for truck planning, scheduling, e-Ticketing, digital timecards and faster invoicing/payment.

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ince 2009, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has supported new and better ideas to get highways planned, designed, built and maintained with the Every Day Counts (EDC) program. Now in its sixth cycle, EDC-6 Innovations for 2021-2022 includes several initiatives that FHWA feels will positively impact the industry and electronic ticketing is one of them that will directly impact asphalt plant owners and mix producers.

"Highway construction projects produce massive amounts of valuable data. Historically, information such as materials tickets were communicated via paper," FHWA says. "Transportation agencies are improving on these paper processes by integrating them into electronic and digital workflows.

Electronic ticketing (e-Ticketing) improves the tracking, exchange, and archiving of materials tickets.”

More than a dozen state DOTs, including Minnesota, Delaware and Pennsylvania, currently use e-Ticketing for construction contracts with 43 states committing to trying some form of the technology by 2022.

Due to the related safety concerns with COVID-19, State DOTs began to introduce specific e-Ticketing guidelines with a greater sense of urgency. Material producers took many steps to transition their scalehouse operations to e-Ticketing to promote social distancing. These

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regulations are providing a clear path for contractors to implement an e-Ticketing platform, sooner rather than later. Will your plant be ready to comply?

STATES TAKE INITIATIVE Because of its benefits, many states have been piloting e-Ticketing platforms since long before COVID and are seeing the benefits.

"The state of Delaware (DelDot) right now has all of their hot mix asphalt producers and plants up and running fully digital," Matthew Valle, VP of Industry Relations at HaulHub, Inc. says. "That's 16 plants in Delaware that are now feeding into Delaware DOT's electronic portal."

The benefits of e-ticketing for states include: ➊ Increased safety: Removing the need for on-site ticket collection. ➋ Labor savings: Less paperwork and manual tabulation of material costs. ➌ Smoother roads: A paver that is low on material and begins to cool down can leave a bumpy surface. Knowing when new material will arrive allows for a consistent flow to the paver, resulting in smoother roads.

➍ Accurate accounting: Better recordkeeping of material usage improves planning for future projects. ➎ Reduced risk: Mitigates disputes over which plant material came from and whether appropriate routes were used.

The entire e-Ticketing process can enhance project delivery for an industry that is struggling with how to keep up with an increasing amount of work.

"Right now, 41% of the industry will be retiring from construction over the next 10 years," Valle says. "We need to find ways to bridge that talent gap.

We need to start putting pieces in place to help with this massive drain that's occurring in an industry that's not attracting people. Digital tools help."

The Minnesota DOT (MnDOT) has been ramping up the use of paperless technology for tracking deliveries of hot mix asphalt since 2018. MnDOT has seen the process improve safety and efficiency on road projects.

"MnDOT construction projects require tons of hot mix asphalt each year, with over 188 road and bridge projects in the 2020 construction season alone," the Department said.

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How e-Ticketing Works projects in 2020. MnDOT is facilitating an e-ticketing task force that includes the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), contractors, auditors, labor officials, asphalt producers and others. The group is developing recommendations for AASHTO MP39-19, intelligent construction specifications.

Once e-ticketing recommendations are defined, they will be voted on by all 50 states and refined over seven years.

As a complement to the AASHTO group (which is developing the specifications), The National Construction Materials e-Ticketing Task Force, advised by Former FHWA Administrator Greg Nadeau, is facilitating the discussion on the practical implementation across the US. The Task Force, and public and private sector members, are working together to discuss and tackle the numerous practical challenges that come with moving from a paper-based world to a digital world.

RAPID GROWTH EXPECTED With COVID expediting the use of e-Ticketing technology, the changes for the asphalt industry are going to happen very rapidly.

"Nobody wanted to be the first one to do it," Valle says. "Now that there are DOTs that have a fairly robust system and framework for success set up, these things are starting to come together extremely rapidly. DOTs are saying, 'okay, there are solutions out there that can then help us get fully up and running and on board in very short order, so let's do it.'"

Change in the asphalt industry tends to happen slowly, but states are finding contractors who are willing to collaborate with them to get the process moving.

"Pennsylvania has an e-Ticketing portal and are working with companies like Lindy Paving to get that data they need and into the portal in a manner that makes sense for the department," Valle says. "Between the

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asphalt paving associations, the DOT, e-Ticketing vendors and producers, we're all working together to get that information seamlessly transitioned in an efficient and standardized way."

That data is beneficial to the DOT, but also to the producers.

"Right now, this structured data lives in a relational database stored at the plant and not all the time is that data even aggregated or accessible," Valle says. "e-Ticketing, facilitates the unlocking of that information and what this does is provides the producers with better insights into their customer base and their productivity. So instead of looking at manual printouts and spreadsheets, they can start to get those productivity insights in real-time to learn what they can be doing better to help service their customers and understand those customer dynamics."

With this collaboration, the model is now being set across the country for DOTs to work with associations and contractors to get everyone on the same page. Contractors will begin seeing the impact of this at an extremely rapid pace and they shouldn't be afraid to embrace it.

"With technology accelerating rapidly, minds are being opened to the value of new ways of looking at old problems," Valle says, "It's the stuff that can actually help us be more productive and more intelligent by using data to give us better insights into the work. We see this push not only from the DOTs but also from producers who are gaining valuable insight to conduct their business in a more efficient way."

PAINLESS IMPLEMENTATION As with any new process, contractors are reluctant to invest because of the cost and time associated with the change. With e-Ticketing, both perceived barriers are easily mitigated.

"Change can be hard but once contractors experience how this can streamline their operations, they

Historically, plant mixed asphalt has been weighed, tracked and paid for with computergenerated paper tickets. Paper ticketing isn’t an ideal process for a variety of reasons— on-site ticket collection poses safety risks, tickets can be easily lost, and data must be tabulated manually, just to name a few. e-Ticketing process begins at the asphalt plant, where workers load delivery trucks with hot mix asphalt. Under the traditional system, a computer generates a paper ticket, which includes relevant information such as the weight and cost of the asphalt.

With help from GPS tracking, e-Tickets record the amount of asphalt loaded, departure and arrival times and other information, according to MnDOT. Project managers and others can pull up the information in real-time on their smartphones or laptops.

The paperless process helps them track labor compliance information, such as prevailing wage monitoring, and improves safety because it eliminates the need to collect paper tickets in a busy work zone. usually will understand this is something they need," Valle says. "It will help make them better communicators, help them get paid faster and help keep everyone safe as well."

And once you decide to proceed with implementation, vendors can get your company up and running fast.

"We have an implementation team that will work with contractors and producers to get them going and get the information integrated into the necessary systems," Valle says. "Our training teams will work with them and get them trained so they are fully supported. It's a fairly painless process that can be ready to go in a week."

As more states ramp up their e-Ticketing requirements, producers need to be ready to comply.

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Mobile Crushing Saves

TIME & MONEY Recycling of virgin or waste concrete and asphalt on the job site eliminates transportation fees and can lower costs

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he construction industry is one of the largest recyclers in the country, recycling and reusing asphalt and concrete in massive amounts. Today's mobile crushers are ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including for asphalt and concrete or for mixed construction and demolition waste.

For larger road construction or demolition projects, on-site recycling and crushing of materials can be beneficial to the project bottom line. Processing, screening and crushing existing concrete and asphalt on-site eliminates unnecessary transportation costs and hassles. The recycled product may be used on the current project at hand, sold to another job, or transported and stored for future work – saving space in landfills and saving money.

Recycling on the jobsite also mitigates the cost of buying virgin aggregate.

Other advantages of recycling concrete and asphalt right at your location include: • Eliminating or reducing tipping fees and disposal costs • Eliminating usage demand for much needed landfill space • Eliminating or reducing transportation costs • Helping preserve virgin deposits and protects the environment • Lowering aggregate material cost for your construction project

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$ • Lowering traffic impact and reduced energy costs HOW MOBILE CRUSHING WORKS Screening and crushing plants receive the material from the initial crushing process and are small enough to be mobile. Additional crushing further reduces large particle sizes, while the screener sorts out material, allowing the right size material to pass through and returning the larger particles back to the crusher for further processing until they are small enough to be used.

In order to smooth out the gradation of the crushed particle and ensure a higher quality material, the new aggregate can be fed into the crusher hopper and mixed with the recycled material.

Today’s mobile crushers are ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including as a mobile recovered concrete crusher, or for asphalt and mixed C&D waste.

Recycled aggregate materials offer superior compaction, better yield and greater durability over virgin (quarry or pit) aggregate bases. The use of recycled aggregates are typically authorized by State Transportation Departments for use in roadbeds and drainage projects.

To do this, contractors need specialized equipment that they either rent or own. For smaller projects, a crushing attachment or small portable crusher can be useful for turning concrete into usable aggregate.

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SPECIAL REPORT For larger jobs, mobile crushing units are ideal. The stand-out feature of the mobile crusher or tracked impactor for recycling applications is its mobility, combined with high productivity per hour. Units are fully self-contained on their tracked undercarriage and can easily be driven off a trailer by one operator and quickly put to work, with excellent capability for moving directly to materials. Some models are even capable of tracking (moving about on their tracks) while crushing.

Every time material is moved around or off the jobsite, labor and expenses are involved. Mobile crushers bring the machine to the job site, right to the pile and allow for efficient material processing.

Every time material is moved around or off the jobsite, labor and expenses are involved.

Mobile crushers bring the machine to the job site, right to the pile, and allow for efficient material processing.

CRUSHERS: RENT VS. OWN When it comes to investing in crushing equipment, buying versus renting can offer distinct trade-offs. Buying crushing equipment usually requires a larger investment than renting.

Renting can allow for a smaller initial investment; but depending on the job length and frequency of use, rental costs could add up over time.

Larger volumes of material will require a dedicated crusher, which is not only a large capital investment, but a heavy time commitment as well.

Crushers require a substantial amount of room. When you fold out a screen plant and set up a jaw crusher, the equipment is not small, so you need to plan for that on project sites. You need room for the stockpiles as well.

Large crushers also require support equipment like a dozer or another excavator to feed the crusher and take away the recycled material to the stockpile.

Operating and maintenance costs can also add up over time. Your crew will need to be trained on how to use the equipment and how to troubleshoot the machine in case of a breakdown. For many reasons, renting this equipment or hiring a specialized crushing subcontractor may be beneficial. If you employ well-trained team members, buying and maintaining crusher equipment may be no more costly than renting regularly serviced equipment.

However, the unexpected happens, employing team members on site could resolve unexpected more quickly than waiting on service from your rental partner.

Carefully consider the economics before committing to on-site crushing.

Justifying this expense requires that you have sufficient material to crush. Many say having a crusher on-site is not worth the expense unless there is 3,000 tons of material or more. Ultimately, it will come down to how much you will use the equipment and if you can keep it busy.

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The Ammann three-in-one RSS 120-M prepares recycled asphalt for use in an asphalt plant. The RSS 120-M functions as a shredder, iron spearator and screener and can recycle asphalt ranging in size from milling to larger pieces/slaps.

• Protective processing maintains desired grain sizes • Track mounted • Shredder utilizes two low-speed, electrically driven shredder-rotating shafts • Process up to 198 tons of recycling materials per hour • Dust reduction system ForConstructionPros.com/20973199

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Haver & Boecker Niagara Primary Crushing Plants Haver & Boecker Niagara offers rugged primary crushing plants in a wide variety of configurations for pre-crushing, secondary and tertiary crushing in the mining and aggregates industries.

• Haver & Boecker Niagara provides crushing plant systems with a variety of components, including impact, jaw, cone or roller crushers, Haver screens or rolling screens, push feeders, apron conveyors and Haver vibrating feeders ForConstructionPros. com/21065589

Evoquip 230 Impact Crusher The Cobra 230 features a rapid setup time and intuitive control system with push-button operation that enable it to be crushing within minutes.

• Crusher setting can be easily adjusted via user-friendly hydraulic assist • 3.4-cu.-yd. hopper includes an integrated pre-screen for fines removal, and the feeder speed auto regulates based on load • Impact crusher has a 34” x 24” crusher inlet and 33-in.-wide by 34-in. rotor diameter • Includes a 275-hp Volvo Tier 4 Final engine and fuel-efficient, high-performance direct drive system • Potential output up to 275 tph

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RECYCLING & CRUSHING PRODUCTS Keestrack R3 Screening and Crushing Plant

Astec Mobile Screens Ranger Compact Track Line Astec Mobile Screens Ranger line of compact track equipment includes a variety of jaw crushers, impact crushers, cone crushers, incline screens and trommels.

• These compact units will serve a variety of new markets including building and construction, landscaping, quarry operations and plant and tool hire • The ease-of-use, ease-of-transport, versatility and flexibility of compact, track-mounted units make them ideal for smaller operations ForConstructionPros. com/21105604

Keestrack’s R3 plant is available as dieselhydraulic or fully hybrid “e”-version.

• Production rates up to 250 tph • Flexible processing of a large variety of raw and recycling materials • Pre-screening • High-performance impact crusher 48 ICR 10000 with 770 x 960 mm inlet opening • Heavy-duty 920 mm rotor (44-in. diameter) • Optional 9-ft. x 4-ft. single-deck with reciruclation conveyor after screening unit

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Rotochopper FP-66 Horizontal Grinder The FP-66 horizontal grinder from Rotochopper has been updated to increase the capacity of materials that can be processed by the remarkably reliable midsized grinder.

• The larger 30-in. feed opening and increased powerfeed lift height allow larger materials into the grinding chamber – increasing productivity and efficiency • Now available with a more aggressive powerfeed and either a 630 or 755 horsepower diesel engine ForConstructionPros.com/21120420

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Cedarapids CRC320 Cone Crusher Plant The CRC320 features the TG320 bushing cone crusher that can be easily set up to deliver peak cost per ton by selecting the optimum crushing cavity and eccentric throw to suit the application requirements.

• 300-hp, 1,800-rpm motor and crusher are mounted on a rubberisolated frame • Plant combines the cone crusher and a 15-hp, 42-in.-wide discharge conveyor on a portable all-electric chassis • Crusher is fitted with an overflow chute and removable overflow panel so the overflow can buffer feed surges in a closed-circuit application ForConstructionPros.com/21135418

Superior Industries P500 Patriot Cone Crusher The P500 Patriot Cone Crusher is engineered to operate most effectively at 500-hp with a head diameter of 59-in. maximum feed opening of 13.5-in. and closed side settings from 3/8 - 2-in.

• Inverted or reverse design of tramp relief cylinders ensure the hydraulic seals are not exposed to contamination during operation • Tramp relief system designed with fewer accumulators for less maintenance. An automatic pressure relief valve means additional protection • Universal crushing chamber design requires no major, timeconsuming change outs when transitioning from secondary to tertiary applications • If loss of clamping pressure, counterclockwise countershaft rotation causes crusher to open rather than turn down, which can cause significant damage • Superior manufactures its full line of Patriot Cone Crushers in 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 horsepower models ForConstructionPros.com/21111775

Eagle Crusher 1200-25 CC Crushing Plant The Eagle Crusher 1200-CC with Pre-Feeder Screen is designed for larger-sized jobs with high volumes of material at- or near-spec.

• Two-deck screen-feed system greatly increases total production as the millings and fines go through the screen to stop wear and tear on the impactor and dramatically increase tonnage • Available in tri- or quad-axle versions, the two-deck inclined screen produces two cubical spec products ForConstructionPros.com/21118085

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The new Savannah location was right at the approach of a major international airport so C.W. Matthews worked closely with Astec on the building of that plant to avoid any issues.

C.W. Matthews partners with Astec for three new plant installs during the 2020 season

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n 1946, C.W. Matthews returned from World War II looking for work. While the company's humble beginnings may have started with grading farm ponds, they have grown exponentially, and now complete grading, excavating, concrete and bridge work throughout the state of Georgia.

In 1957, the company began to make hot mix asphalt and never looked back. Today, the company operates 27 asphalt plants throughout the state, adding three new in the last year alone.

The company broke into a competitive market to better serve their customers and worked with the team at Astec to do so.

“Astec has been a great partner for us,” Lee Smith, senior vice president of asphalt plant operations for C.W. Matthews says. “The reliability of the equipment, their proximity to our location and the strength of their engineering and sales teams have solidified our relationship with them over the years."

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE 2020 was a year that will go down in history for many reasons. For C.W. Matthews, they will remember it as the year they continued their growth with the purchase of three new Astec Double Barrel plants, installing one in a brand new market for the company - Savannah.

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“We saw an opportunity to grow in Savannah after we were approached by a contractor in the area to do some asphalt paving on the I-16/I-95 job,” Smith says. “There was good potential there for us.”

When it came time to install the new plant at the new location, C.W. Matthews encountered a few challenges.

“Savannah was a unique location and we had a few hurdles to go through,” Smith says. “We were in a seismic zone. We were in a flood zone being next to the coast. Then the plant location was right at the approach of a major International airport so we had some things to contend with on the building of that plant.”

Astec engineers were onsite to assist the C.W. Matthews team in choosing the best options given the site circumstances.

“They showed us what obstacles we were facing and gave us different avenues that we could choose from,” Smith says. “We were given several choices for options at the plant that we could choose based on what they came up with.”

In Savannah, C.W. Matthews installed three 200-ton silos, versus the 300-ton, because of the height requirements they were up against near the airport. The seismic zone also contributed to the decision.

“If we wanted to go with larger silos, we would have had to change our foundation and make some structural steel changes as well,” Smith adds.

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PRODUCTION NOTES In Macon, the install team was up against a time crunch to get the plant running so C.W. Matthews could provide mix for a large Interstate project in the area.

TWO EXISTING LOCATIONS, TWO NEW PLANTS After the Savannah plant was up and running, C.W. Matthews made the decision to install two other plants in their existing locations to better serve their customers.

The work was completed in phases with the install in Villa Rica happening first.

“We had an existing facility there that dated probably to the late 90s, an old Gencor plant,” Smith said. “We completely tore it down and built a 100% new Astec plant.”

Then the install team moved to the Macon location. In Macon, C.W. Matthews had recently acquired a business who was operating a 1970’s model batch plant. Again, they went in, cleared the site, put in foundations and installed a completely new Astec plant.

In Macon, the install team was up against a time crunch to get the plant running.

“In the Macon location, we had planned on an upgrade and we were fortunate to be the low bidder on a large Interstate project in the area,” Smith said. “That ramped up the need to speed up the process of preparing the site and putting the plant in. Astec really stepped it up on the manufacturing of the equipment, and the shipping and installation, so we could meet our project deadlines.”

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RELIABILITY TO DEPEND ON C.W. Matthews knew they could count on Astec to move these projects forward because of their long shared history.

“On top of the reliability they offer, we've had just a great working relationship with Astec for many years,” Smith says. “We know we can call our sales representative, Jonathan Brown, at any time and he will talk internally with his team, and they will provide us with some different scenarios until we all find what we all feel good with.”

At the end of the day, C.W. Matthews invested in these installs to better serve their customers.

“When our customers use our facilities, if you have any breakdowns

or delays, it not only costs us as the producer, but there’s a tremendous cost on the customer as well for their truck times, their job times and their schedules,” Smith says. “So for us to upgrade our facilities and give reliable asphalt plants for all of our customers, it's just a tremendous benefit.”

And C.W. Matthews has no plans to stop making upgrades for their customers. They are currently upgrading their Dalton facility to better serve their customers in that location while continuing to plan for future growth.

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PRODUCTION NOTES Maxam Raptor Entry System Maxam's Raptor recycle entry system runs up to 50% RAP without superheating or blue smoke.

• Standard on all Maxam drums; retrofits to any counterflow drums or batch plant dryers • RAP is heated in the drum by the direct heat of the flame • Moisture in the RAP is vaporized in the drum and exhausted through the baghouse ForConstructionPros.com/10083936

WEM 4000 BIS The WEM4000 Business Intelligence Server (BIS) is a powerful tool used to collect and display specific production information from all plant locations at one single point.

• Production data, customer and job totals, truck haul times, material usage and inventory, current silo inventory plus an abundance of other operational data provide details of an entire operation at your fingertips • .NET technology allows for easy access from anywhere including the paving site, office or on the road through your data phone ForConstructionPros. com/10081116

Process Heating Lo-Density Asphalt Plant Heaters Process Heating's line of asphalt heaters includes Unitized Tank Heaters, Hot Oil Heat Transfer Systems and Fuel Oil Preheaters. The all-inone combination tank/hot oil heater combines immersion heating and heat transfer systems into one package.

• Install in any above ground storage tank • Precise UL Listed temperature controls and low watt density elements heat asphalt and emulsion; 24-hour automatic operation of both tank and transfer oil heat • System increases atomization, insures smoother flow and improves accuracy of temperature control ForConstructionPros. com/10089995

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Rock Systems Cold Feed Plant

Gencor Giraffe Recycle System

Rock Systems offers a portable cold feed plant.

• Available in 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-hopper compartments • Accurately feeds different materials • Each hopper measures 14' x 9' 6" with 20-ton storage capacity

The Gencor Giraffe RAP unit combines a bin and feeder, lump breaker, vibrating screen and scale conveyor into a single easily transportable unit.

• Unique bin design eliminates material bridging, with steep-sided tapered walls, self-relieving throat and welded beater plates on the sides of the bins • Rack and pinion adjustments allow the bin gates to be easily raised or lowered to maintain the correct amount of RAP being fed for precise material flow • Exclusive double-drum RAP lump breaker can easily reduce RAP material size

• Roller belt feeders with variable speed drives provide precise measuring • Collecting conveyor mounted under feeders and hoppers delivers materials

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• Storage tank can have separate compartments for asphalt and fuel • The heater heats the storage tank as well as other components of the HMA plant • Significantly reduces the time and effort to move the plant to a new location • The unit can include a fuel pre-heater, calibration tank, mixers, etc.

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In an industry focused on manufacturing powerful equipment, our business remains decidedly human thanks to one simple belief: that our greatest achievement as a company is in mastering the art of connection. Astec helps build the infrastructure that physically connects the world, but the connections we build with people are what make us a true partner to the industry.

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Connection is at the heart of everything we do The primary use for asphalt is creating pavement for building the roads that connect goods and services to their markets, people to their communities and families to each other. Astec asphalt plants are essential to building and maintaining these vital connections.

That’s what drives us to design, manufacture, and sell innovative, efficient, and reliable equipment. And that’s what inspires us to connect to our customers through knowledgeable sales, receptive engineering and responsive parts and service.

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PRODUCTION NOTES CMI Magnum Series Drum Mixers

ADM EX10248 Asphalt Plant

The CMI Magnum series is designed for both large stationary installations as well as highly mobile paving companies running CMI Super Portable series of asphalt plants.

• Part of the family of counter-flow drum mixers that incorporates the latest in counter-flow technology and is capable of meeting the most stringent air quality regulations, providing improved mix quality and lower cost per ton • Available as portable drums in capacities from 225 to 500tph and as relocatable and stationary drums in capacities from 225 to 600tph

The rugged 275 to 350 tph EX10248 Asphalt Plant from ADM meets production capacity demands and strict environmental regulations.

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MINDS, Inc. DrumTronic Asphalt Plant Automation & Controls

PlantWise Drum Mix Control System offers advanced automation for asphalt drum mix plants.

• Adaptability for retrofit or total plant control of nearly any plant • Extensive use of high-speed networking to increase accuracy and reduce wiring • Integral manual control via software control "panels" • Easy calibration of plant equipment • Real-time trending of key process parameters • Fully graphic operator interface • Instantaneous production rate changes

The Minds Drumtronic asphalt plant automation system is suitable for all makes, models and mechanical configurations.

• Drumtronic optimizes production, collects key performance indicators, standardizes workflows, simplifies maintenance, uniformizes operator training and improves workplace communication • The software is engineered to bring the best practices in all production phases but is never opaque or too overriding • Professional hotline and remote support

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Libra Systems PlantWise

Astec Voyager 120 Plant Astec 120 MTPH Voyager plant features a compact, highly portable design.

• Ability to run up to 30% RAP • Built around a counter flow drum featuring v-fights, which provide greater uniformity of the aggregate veil during the drying process and results in better heat transfer, a reduction of fuel use and increased productivity • Hydraulically driven swing out drag and batcher can ready to go in about 10 minutes • Other features include reverse pulse baghouse, a controls cab with fully automated PLC controls, gravity take-up with direct drive, air ride suspension and up to five cold feed bins and two RAP bins ForConstructionPros.com/11303574

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• The HRT is a “two-in-one” plant featuring both warm and cold recycling systems that can be used in combination • There are two warm recycling systems to choose from; one is the conventional RAP dryer for RAP additions of up to 60 percent and the second is Ammann’s latest development in warm recycling, the RAH100, which can utilize 100 percent RAP • Vertical stacking of the RAP-bearing components reduces wear and sticking and shortens the travel distance of hot RAP material • Production capacity is 440 tph ForConstructionPros. com/20988239

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ith so many options available, purchasing a new piece of equipment that meets your needs is not an easy decision. Researching a piece of new equipment is an important first step to help you decide exactly what you’ll want to rent or buy. If you’re in the market for an asphalt paver, these next few pages are your best resource. Here, we’ve complied the industry’s only Asphalt Paver Spec Guide, featuring equipment specifications for over 75 models. For an even easier way to compare, visit the exclusive, interactive and customizable version of this spec guide at http://www.forconstructionpros.com/specguide/asphalt-paver to sort and compare models based on the specific needs and requirements of your crew.

VÖGELE With the 10-ft. tracked Super 2000-3i and the wheeled Super 2003-3i, and the 8-ft. tracked Super 1700-3i and wheeled Super 1703-3i, Vögele is marketing four advanced technology pavers for North American highway and commercial markets. Now, a new app for smart phones, tablets and PCs helps users understand the intuitive and easy-to-use ErgoPlus 3 operating system via animations and step-by-step videos that provide an easy-to-grasp demonstration of work steps, including setting up the screed, varying pave widths, and comprehensive automatic functions. Download at Google Play or Apple store or search Voegele ErgoPlus 3 app. www.ForConstructionPros.com/10075523

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

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Max Travel Speed (mph)

10'6"

98 fpm

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5'11"

13'9"

98 fpm

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15'6"

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38,140

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8' 0"

15'6"

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12 mph

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10' 0"

19'6"

250 fpm

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250

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10' 0"

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250 fpm

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249

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16'5"

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Super 1300-3i

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100

16' 3" X 6' 1" X 9' 10"

22,906

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Super 1700-3i

Tracked

173

18' 5" X 8' 6" X 9' 8"

40,345

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Super 1703-3i

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Super 2000-3i

Tracked

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Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

14' x 4' 3" x 7' 7" 16' 7" x 6' 2" x 9' 2.5" 16' 7" x 6' 2" x 9' 2.5" 20' 8" x 10' 10" x 9' 2" 20' 8" x 10' 10" x 9' 11" 20' 10" x 10' 10" x 9' 2" 22' 3" x 10' 10" x 9' 11" 19' 11" x 10' 4" x 9' 2" 19' 11" x 10' 4" x 9' 2"

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7.6 ft

95 ft/min

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3 mph

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10

5.6 ft

16.4 ft

425 ft/min

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10 mph

19,400

10

5.6 ft

16.4 ft

66 ft/min

n/a

3.2 mph

36,400

10

8 ft

20 ft

283 ft/min

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9.3 mph

34,500

10

8 ft

20 ft

427 ft/min

n/a

10 mph

42,600

14

10 ft

30 ft

246 ft/min

n/a

9.8 mph

38,280

16.7

10 ft

30 ft

313 ft/min

n/a

12 mph

44,100

16.7

10 ft

30 ft

426 ft/min

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11.2 mph

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16.7

10 ft

30 ft

225 ft/min

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Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

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Hopper Capacity (tons)

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F1250CS

Steel Track on Poly Pad

74

14 X 4 X 6

13,000

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7.3

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N/A

2.05 mph

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9.75 x 8.5 x 5.75

9,700

6

8

13

115 ft/min

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

FC1400C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

67

11.25 x 8.5 x 5.25

12,500

6.5

8

14

140 ft/min

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

FC1400C-II

Steel Track on Poly Pad

74

11.25 x 8.5 x 5.25

12,500

6.5

8

14

140 ft/min

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

FC1700C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

120

13.75 x 8.5 x 6

18,500

9.5

8

15.5

140 ft/min

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

F1800C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

73

16.5 x 6 x 9.56

23,000

11.5

6

11.5

82 ft/min

82 ft/min

2.5 mph

Dynapac

F1800W

Wheel Drive

73

16.5 x 6 x 9.56

22,530

11.5

6

11.5

82ft/min

82 ft/min

9.3 mph

Dynapac

F800T

High Speed Rubber Track

173

19.41 x 8.2 x 9.42

40,250

13.5

8

15

200 ft/min

N/A

8.5 mph

Dynapac

F800W

High Floatation Wheel Drive

173

20.16 x 8.2 x 9.67

38,150

13.5

8

15

255 ft/min

N/A

11 mph

Dynapac

F1000T

High Speed Rubber Track

225

21.33 x 10 x 8.83

43,000

15

10

19.5

240 ft/min

N/A

10 mph

Dynapac

F1000W

High Floatation Wheel Drive

225

21.83 x 10 x 8.83

41,900

15

10

19.5

285 ft/min

N/A

12 mph

Dynapac

SD2500CS

Steel Track on Poly Pad

200

20.16 x 8.2 x 10.16

40,785

13.5

8

19.5

N/A

92 ft/min

2.5 mph

Dynapac

SD2550CS

Steel Track on Poly Pad

264

21.74 x 8.2 x 10.17

44,000

16

8

19.5

N/A

92 ft/min

2.5 mph

Manufacturer

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Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Minimum Maximum

Astec

RP190e

Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 230 hp 172 kW) @ 1,900 rpm

17'7" x 10'6" x 10'

36,700

13.8 tons

10'

Astec

RP195e

Rubber Track Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 230 hp 172 kW) @ 1,900 rpm

16'8" x 10'6" x 10'6"

39,220

13.8 tons

Astec

RP170e

Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 174 hp (130 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

16'3" x 10'1" x 10'

29,280

Astec

RP175e

Rubber Track Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 174 hp (130 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

15'7" x 10'1" x 10'

Astec

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Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 173 hp (129 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

Astec

SP200e

Rubber Track Paver

Astec

RP250e

Astec

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

19'6"

0 - 284 fpm (86 m/min.)

Not applicable

0 - 12 mph (19 k/hr.)

10'

19'6"

0 - 215 fpm (66 m/min.)

Not applicable

0 - 7.5 mph (12 k/hr.)

11.5 tons

8'

15'6"

0 - 300 fpm (91 m/min.)

Not applicable

0 - 10 mph (16 k/hr.)

32,500

10 tons

8'

15'6"

0 - 200 fpm (60 m/min.)

Not applicable

0 - 7 mph (12.8 k/hr.)

16'10" x 11'4" x 10'7"

32,360

11 tons

10'

19'6"

0 - 143 fpm (43.59 m/min.)

Not applicable

0 - 7.6 mph (12.23 k/hr.)

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 230 hp (172kW) @ 1,900 rpm

27' x 11'4" x 10'3"

63,800

11 tons

10'

19'6"

0 - 168 fpm (51 m/min.)

Not applicable

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Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins®QSB6.7 250 hp (186kW) @ 1,900 rpm

23' 4"x 10'6 x 10'1"

39,500

15.8 tons

10'

19'6"

0-233 fpm (71 m/min)

Not applicable

0 - 12 mph (19 k/hr.)

CP75 II

Track

Tier 4F, 74 hp

12'5" x 8'6" x 6'2"

16,950

8 tons

8'

15'

155 fpm

Not applicable

255 fpm

Astec

CP85

Track

Tier 4F, 74 hp

13'11" x 8'6" x 6'3"

19,500

8.5 tons

8'

15'

100 fpm

Not applicable

200 fpm

Astec

CP100 II

Track

Tier 4F, 100 hp

14'6" x 8'6" x 6'8"

22,000

9.5 tons

8'

15' (17' w/ bolt-ons)

155 fpm

Not applicable

255 fpm

Astec

CP130

Track

Tier 4F, 130 hp

14'6" x 8'6" x 7'6"

22,500

9.5 tons

8'

15' (17' w/ bolt-ons)

155 fpm

Not applicable

325 fpm

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Max Travel Speed (mph)

13'

0-115 FPM

n/a

3.2 MPH

8ft

14'

0-140 FPM

n/a

3.5 MPH

9.5

8ft

15'6"

0-140 FPM

n/a

3.5 MPH

6

3'11

7'10'

0-90 FPM

n/a

2 MPH

Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Mauldin

650

Tire/Track

24hp

9'10"x7'6"x5'8"

9,700

6

8ft

Mauldin

1560

Track

74hp

11'4"x8'6"x5'4"

12,500

6.5

Mauldin

1860B

Track

110hp

13'9" x 8'6" x 5'11"

19,500

Mauldin

1360

Track

66hp

14' x 3'11" x 6'8"

12,800

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Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

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9' 6" x 8'6" x 7'

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0-220 fpm

0-220 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

64

15'5" x 4'5" x 7'8"

12,700

7

up to 7'

0-151 fpm

0-239 fpm

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6150

Wheeled drive system

74

16'6" x 8'6" x 7'8"

17,550

7

up to 15'

0-228 fpm

0-660 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

64

11'0" x 8'6" x 7'

13,000

6

up to 13'

0-210 fpm

0-210 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

64

12'9" x 8'6" x 7'10"

15,800

7.5

up to 15'

0-140 fpm

0-240 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

74

13'5" x 8'6" x 8'

17,720

7.5

up to 15'

0-150 fpm

0-300 fpm

LeeBoy

8515E

Track Drive System

74

13'5" x 8'6" x 8'

17,600

7.5

up to 15'

0-150 fpm

0-300 fpm

LeeBoy

8520B

Track Drive System

106

14'5" x 8'6" x 8'2"

19,760

9

up to 15'

0-150 fpm

0-300 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

125

15' x 8'6" x 6'8"

22,520

9

up to 15'6"

0-150 fpm

0-300 fpm

LeeBoy

8616D

Track Drive System

127

16'4" x 8'6" x 6'8"

23,450

9

up to 15'6"

0-125 fpm

0-350 fpm

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Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

S TANDARD PAVING WIDTH (FT) Minimum Maximum

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

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Wheel

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16.08' x 6.17' x 8.67'

18,078

9.7

5.75'

11.17'

200 fpm

82 fpm

10 mph

Cat

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Track

74.8

16.08' x 6.17' x 8.67'

19,246

9.7

5.75'

11.17'

210 fpm

82 fpm

7 mph

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Wheel

142.0

20.33' x 9.08' x 9.58'

36,715

15.9

8.33'

16.33'

250 fpm

82 fpm

10 mph

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Track

142.0

20.5' x 9.08' x 9.58'

38,125

15.9

8.33'

16.33'

210 fpm

82 fpm

7 mph

Cat

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Wheel

173.0

22.08' x 9.08' x 9.83'

38,217

18.1

8.33'

16.33'

250 fpm

82 fpm

10 mph

Cat

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Track

173.0

22.08' x 9.08' x 9.58'

44,347

18.1

8.33'

16.33'

210 fpm

82 fpm

9 mph

Cat

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Wheel

225.0

22.08' x 10.5' x 9.83'

44,811

20.7

9.83'

19.5'

250 fpm

82 fpm

12 mph

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Track

225.0

22' x 10.5' x 9.42'

47,544

20.7

9.83'

19.5'

210 fpm

82 fpm

9 mph

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Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

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Rubber Track

154

17'-10" x 9' x 8'-10"

37,100

Volvo

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Rubber Track

173

20'-7" x 9' x 9'-11"

Volvo

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Rubber Track

235

Volvo

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Wheeled

Volvo

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Wheeled

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Maximum

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18'

0-242

n/a

8

41,350

12

8'

18'

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n/a

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21'-4" x 10'-2" x 10'-7"

50,050

13

10'

26'

0-224

n/a

9

173

20'-7" x 9' x 9'-11"

39,200

12

8'

18'

0-240

n/a

11

235

21'-4" x 10'-2" x 10'-7"

47,369

13

10'

26'

0-297

n/a

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Manufacturer

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Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Weiler

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Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

120 hp

15'4" x 8'6" x 8'4"

24,000 lb

11 ton

7'8"

17'4"

150 fpm

250 fpm

Weiler

P385B

Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

100 hp

14'5" x 8'5" x 6'4"

20,500 lb

9 tons

8'

15'8"

150 fpm

350 fpm

Weiler

P265

Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

74 hp

12'7" x 8'2" x 5'10"

16,200 lb

7 tons

7'8"

14'4"

150 fpm

250 fpm

Weiler

P195

Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

67 hp

15' x 4'7" x 5'9"

13,000 lb

7 tons

3'10"

7' std (9' w/ bolt on ext)

233 fpm

350 fpm

Weiler

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Steel Track

49 hp

9' 9" x 8'2" x 5' 10"

12,600 lb

6 tons

7'8"

13'

180 fpm

300 fpm

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Design Build Project Breaks Records in Thompson-Arthur APAC Atlantic teams up with three other companies to construct the 14-mile U.S. 64 expressway, marking their largest project to date

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our years is not a lot of time when you're tasked with constructing 14.4 miles of roadway. Add in six interchanges, seven grade crossings and 24 bridges, and you're really asking for a miracle. And that's exactly what Asheboro Bypass Constructors pulled off in North Carolina.

This project actually started back in 2011 when the team at ThompsonArthur APAC Atlantic, a CRH

Company, teamed up with the Wright Brothers. They knew the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was planning to improve U.S. 64 in the Asheboro area. The proposed project was a new 14.4-mile freeway bypassing Asheboro to the south.

The project also featured a highlyanticipated 1.8 mile Zoo Connector, which would give visitors to the massively popular North Carolina Zoo

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Why Was the Asheboro Bypass Needed?

• Existing congestion along U.S. 64 was causing significant travel delays and increases the potential for crashes. Crash rates along U.S. 64 in the area are above the statewide average for similar roadways in North Carolina. This project should relieve the heavy traffic on Dixie Drive in Asheboro.

• Existing and projected traffic and land use conditions along existing U.S. 64 through Asheboro diminish the route’s ability to function as an intrastate corridor.

• Congestion and backups occur on N.C. 159 (Zoo Parkway) because local traffic mixes with zoo traffic. Visitors experience delays and residents have difficulty getting to and from their property. The project featured a 1.8 mile Zoo connector that provides better access to the North Carolina Zoo, a major tourist attraction and economic engine for the region.

• It is integral to NCDOT’s plan to upgrade the U.S. 64 and N.C. 49 corridors from Statesville to Raleigh (U.S. 64) and from Charlotte to Raleigh (N.C. 49 and U.S. 64). better access to the park from the U.S. 64 Bypass straight to the zoo's entrance via a roundabout, instead of through residential areas.

Thompson-Arthur and Wright Brothers teamed up with RK&K to design engineer the project and Right-of-Way Consultants to work with appraisals and acquisitions.

The four companies made up the design-build team, Asheboro Bypass Constructors, LLC (ABC). Using a design-build process allowed NCDOT to contract with the team of designers and contractors who would be responsible for the design, right of way acquisition and construction of the massive project.

The project was awarded to this team in 2015 and construction began in 2016. Completed in December of 2020, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Asheboro Bypass was the most complex design-build project APAC-Atlantic, Inc., Thompson-Arthur Division, had ever undertaken. The design-build team worked together constructing the 14.4-mile, four-lane, divided highway from U.S. 64 west of Asheboro, through the rolling and rocky hills to the south, and back to U.S. 64 in the east. Here's how it happened.

ACQUISITION & RELOCATION A project of this size requires massive amounts of planning and the ThompsonArthur team relied heavily on the team at Right-of-Way Consultants to start everything off right. Right-of-Way is one of North Carolina's most experienced right-of-way firms and they had 40 staff members committed to this project.

"The biggest thing at the beginning was the right away acquisition," Jeff W. Saunders, construction projects

Part of the contract included aesthetic features, such as the elephant pictured here, another indication of how important the N.C. Zoo is to Asheboro, Randolph County and the region. With more than 700,000 visiting the zoo each year, this bypass provides easier access to the popular attraction.

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PROJECT TOTALS • • • • • • • • • • •

14.4 Miles 1.8 Mile Zoo Connector Six Interchanges Seven Grade Crossings 24 Bridges 7.8 Million CY Earth/Rock Excavated 112,000 LF Storm 25,000 LF Water & Sewer 575,000 Tons Stone 745,000 Tons Asphalt 50,000 CY of Concrete

manager at Thompson-Arthur said.

"We needed to complete all of the utility relocation that was being coordinated before we could start work."

ABC had to handle the complexity of connecting to, or crossing through, 17 different existing roadways, each with its distinct utility relocations and traffic control management. Compounding those challenges was the overall acquisition of 460 parcels for right-ofway and impacts to 103 locations on permitted jurisdictional streams.

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To get started, the project team strategically focused the land acquisition and utility relocation in areas of where reinforced concrete box culverts and bridges were needed that would provide early access to areas of mass grading.

The sequence of land acquisition, utility relocation and construction was used repeatedly for the first two years before the entire footprint of the project finally took shape.

The ABC team had to wait until the right-of-way was acquired and worked

to streamline areas where they wanted to begin the heavy excavating and mainline work.

"We did a good job of identifying areas that we could get access to so we were able to get some of the mainline areas started," Saunders said. "We focused on prioritizing those specific right-of-way parcels so we could get to work excavating and grading as quickly as possible."

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EXCAVATION & GRADING Thompson-Arthur partnered with Wright Brothers for the excavation and grading portion as they are the Southeastern U.S. leader in mass excavation. With the extensive heavy equipment and resources that were needed to complete the project, they were the right choice.

"Thompson-Arthur is paving and bridges and Wright Brothers completes excavation and bridges," Larry Brickey, division president at Thompson-Arthur said. "Wright Brothers did all the grading, we did all the paving and stone base work and we split the bridge work in half."

And it's a good thing Wright Brothers specializes in excavation with as there were over 500 acres to clear.

They removed 8 million cubic yards of earth excavation and 2.75 million cubic yards of only rock excavation.

Communication during this process was key to success as the movement of material had to be done in an efficient manner. The ABC team worked diligently to keep each of the three separate sections, five miles long each, progressing on schedule.

"We had a very good schedule and a very good sequence operations," Brickey said. "We worked on a two month schedule and Michael Prince, who was the onsite manager for Wright Brothers, did a very good job at managing that."

Wright Brothers put a project schedule together pre-bid using the Primavera project scheduler. That allowed the project to continually progress in parts along each section, even as the job was spread out over the 14 miles.

"Wright Brothers did a very good job at knowing where the material was and where it had to go," Brickey adds. "One of the first cuts on the West End the job was a 60 foot cut which was pretty much rock the whole way. They would get that cut, get that fill in, get working on a bridge, complete the underground as well all the storm drain. And once that was done, we'd be in there paving."

To help streamline the construction schedule and provide a consistent

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pavement subgrade throughout the length of the project, the ABC Team elected to use 8-in. of aggregate base course in conjunction with geotextile stabilization fabric instead of choosing chemical subgrade stabilization. This process removed the need for repetitive and continuous soil sampling and testing, as well as the seasonal limitations for placing chemical stabilization, which extended the allowable time for pavement construction.

Chemical stabilization would have switched back and forth from cement stabilization to lime stabilization depending on the many soil types that were encountered along the project stretch. Overall, using aggregate base simplified the process of pavement construction.

ASPHALT PAVING The Thompson-Arthur team are experts in asphalt production and paving. They utilized their asphalt plant locations to make the mix for the project. The mix selection was chosen by the NCDOT, a B25-I19, CS 9-1/2-inch in base-bindersurface-laydown pattern.

To enhance the safety of the project, specifically during rain events, the team added an asphalt pavement layer to U.S. 64 throughout the project limits. This open-graded friction course asphalt layer has become more prevalent on high-volume, high-speed roadways to proactively combat hydroplaning.

This open-graded friction course is a permeable asphalt layer that will allow water on the surface to drain vertically through the layer instead of draining naturally off the roadway. As a result, during rainfall there is an increase in surface drainage, limiting the potential for hydroplaning, and driver visibility due to noticeable reductions in water spray behind vehicles.

In all, Thompson-Arthur team members put down 745,000 tons of asphalt from their plant locations. They utilized Weiler material transfer vehicles to keep the flow of material moving to their VOGELE pavers. HAMM rollers were onsite to assist with compaction.

The ABC team kept drone footage of the project throughout the project to keep a historical perspective of the job as it got built.

In all, over 200 employees were working on this jobsite at peak times.

The total price tag for the project, including construction costs, design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation consulting costs, plan revisions and numerous additions, added up to roughly $264 million. Ultimately, nearly four years and approximately 1,360,029 man-hours later, Asheboro Bypass Constructors delivered the design-build project on schedule, while providing more than $1.4 million in value engineering.

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• 7-ton Hamm HD+ 70i VT combines a smooth drum with pneumatic tires, and the 11.5-ton HD+ 110i VO Oscillation roller combines standard vibration with Oscillation compaction • 13.2-ton HD+ 120i VV HF highfrequency model available with the HCQ intelligent compaction system ForConstructionPros. com/12002721

Volvo PT125C Pneumatic Roller The PT125C nine-wheeled pneumatic tire roller employs a kneading action for the compaction of hot and warm mix asphalt.

• Heavy-duty 14-ply tires suited for chip seal applications • 9,826-lb. operating weight (with ROPS) • 68.2-in. drum or rolling width ForConstructionPros. com/12320053

VÖGELE ErgoPlus 3 Operating App This specially developed mobile app and the associated web special enables you to adopt the ErgoPlus 3 operating concept quickly and easily with the aid of numerous animations.

• Enables paver operators to know precisely when to use specific operating functions and which automatic functions will make work simpler and faster • Step-by-step videos demonstrate entire work steps as well as comprehensive automatic functions ForConstructionPros. com/21040136

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Caterpillar AP600F and AP655F Asphalt Pavers The 8-ft. AP600F wheeled paver and AP655F rubber track paver with Mobil-Trac undercarriage come with a standard Eco-mode or an Advanced Eco-mode with automatic engine speed control.

• 173-hp C4.4 ACERT Tier 4 Final engine • Feature intuitive touch screen operation, single-button feeder system activation, auto fill feeder system, quick-change heating elements and front wheel assist ForConstructionPros.com/12140296

Sakai SW654ND Oscillatory Roller The SW654ND oscillatory tandem drum roller has a 58-in. drum width for speedier, more profitable compaction.

Side clearance is 2.5 in. with a curb clearance of 28-in.

• ND-series models have independent dual drum vibration or oscillation capability from twin eccentric shafts • Amplitude and frequency are 0.021-in. at 2,940-vpm • Powered by a Kubota 3.3L, Tier 4-compliant engine coupled with ECO Compaction Mode (ECM) ForConstructionPros. com/12314955

Carlson CP100 II Commercial Paver The next generation of CP100, the Carlson CP100 II features the new, single-slide EZCSS electrically heated screed.

• 100-hp Cummins QSF3.8 Tier IV Final engine • Service and accessibility with a one piece forwarding tilting hood , large side doors and access panel in the 9 ton, heavy-duty hopper • Heavy-duty, highway-class wear components, including fully replaceable floor plates, fully sealed auger bearings and exclusive horizontal sliding damper doors ForConstructionPros. com/12305555

Dynapac CC1100/CC1200 VI Rollers The CC1100/CC1200 VI features a cross-mounted engine and large casted forks with built-in flexible lifting/towing/tie-down possibilities.

• Sliding seat and engine hood design ensure optimal visibility over the front of the drum • Tapered drum edges result in a smooth surface without marks • Available mechanical adjustable offset function provides up to 2 in. of offset to the rear frame ForConstructionPros.com/20984044

Weiler E2850B Remixing Transfer Vehicle The E2850B Remixing Transfer Vehicle features 25 tons of onboard storage, triple-pitch remix augers and 600-tph discharge capacity for nonstop, non-contact paving with reduced particulate and thermal segregation.

• Variable-speed elevator and conveyors allow chain speed to match production, minimizing wear and material segregation • Auto dump and dump assist features optimize truck exchanges for continuous paving • 18-in. shifting operator platform with conveniently located controls ForConstructionPros.com/21047850

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Water can be extremely damaging to asphalt, as moisture will decrease the material’s strength and durability. When water sits on the surface, particularly during heavy precipitation, the oil separates from the asphalt. If this happens, you can expect asphalt shrinkage, water soaking into the cracks to expand in colder temperatures and the development of cracks.

Typically, asphalt isn’t affected much by light rain. Where the problem comes is with insufficient drainage and water logging. Each time it rains, the water builds up, making damage and deterioration only increase.

3. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE LOADS Pavement exposure to heavy loads and traffic can cause pavement fatigue which will bend, stress and eventually break the pavement. If the pavement experiences heavy traffic from large vehicles, the asphalt will have a consistent wheel load that can cause stress. Also, damage is more significant if wheels are moving at a very slow speed. The ongoing stress will eventually damage the asphalt.

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Routine maintenance is essential to avoiding severe damage.

Some reasons why pavement preservation is so important include: • Safety – Whether it’s your sidewalk, driveway, or the middle of the road, uneven pavement can be dangerous.

Avoid risk of injury and potential damage to vehicles with quality asphalt maintenance.

• Cost – When the damage is extremely deep or large, the repair can be very expensive. Small cracks, though, only need quick fixes, so you can save a lot of money by staying vigilant.

• Increased lifespan – If you continually keep up with your asphalt maintenance, you can keep your surface preserved and protected for a longer amount of time. This will save you time and money, and you will increase the durability of your asphalt.

• Curb appeal – Cracks and potholes in your pavement are unattractive.

Keep your surrounding pavement welcoming to prevent reduced resale value.

Over time, pavement is going to deteriorate – whether through heat, rain, snow, or simply regular use – and potholes, cracks and fractures are inevitable. Proper maintenance will ensure safety of your asphalt, prevent further damage and save you money longterm.

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PRESERVATION UPDATE Wirtgen WR Series Wheeled Cold Recyclers Wirtgen offers three wheeled recyclers: the WR 200i, WR 200 XLi, WR 240i and WR 250 models.

• Equipped with a powerful milling and mixing rotor as well as cutting-edge injection systems, they mill and granulate asphalt pavements, inject binding agents and water in precisely metered quantities and mix it all in a single in-place operation.

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Caterpillar PM825 Cold Planer The PM820, PM822 and PM825 have operating weights from 79,630 to 82,650-lb. and cutting widths from 79 to 98.6-in.

• Three electronically controlled cutting settings to match rotor speed/torque with operating conditions • 755-hp Cat C18 ACERT Tier 4 Final engines iso-mounted to reduce vibration • Hydrostatic drive with two variable-displacement propel pumps supplying a variable-displacement motor at each track • Automatic traction control system minimizes track slip in extreme conditions • Standard four-mode steering with electronic control module

Cimline Durapatcher P5 The DuraPatcher P5 Patching system provides the maximum worksite safety with in-cab, single operator operation.

Roadtec RX-700 Cold Planer

The 600-hp-class 2200/60 cold planer features a Tier 4 Final engine and a reengineered milling chamber that improves the design of the front material depressor.

Astec Industries’ Roadtec cold planers provide asphalt milling for highways, interstates and more.

• Built with the Astec focus on balanced weight distribution, the RX-700 is a heavy-duty machine that is user-friendly in both operation and maintenance • Cuts up to 14-in. (35.6 cm) deep • Standard widths are 6-ft. 7-in (201cm), 7-ft. -in.

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Bobcat Infrared Asphalt Preservation System The Asphalt Preservation Tools (APT) system can repair potholes and other surface defects in streets, highways and parking lots, as well as reclaim driveways, trails and more.

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• Triple wall construction with high efficiency insulation for heat retention • Thermostatically controlled heating system for better fuel efficiency • Maintain HMA for up to 48 hours or reclaim bulk stored virgin HMA • Burner and key components mounted above frame and in steel enclosure • Front to back loading doors with cantilevered handles • Diesel or propane fired (two 30-lb. propane cylinders included with propane units) ForConstructionPros. com/20978622

Bergkamp Pivot Tack System for FP5 Pothole Patcher Bergkamp Inc. has engineered a new Pivot Tack/Air Hose System for its FP5 Flameless All-In-One Pothole Patcher. This system keeps hoses suspended, addressing potential issues with tripping hazards and with tack adhering to hoses.

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ust as Congress is considering more than $1 trillion in added infrastructure investment that is expected to increase demand for skilled trade workers, a national study released by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) has found that graduates of joint labor-management (union) apprenticeship programs in the construction industry achieve nearly equal wages and benefits, on average, as other workers with four-year college degrees. Registered apprenticeships enable participants to "earn while they learn" with no out of pocket expenses for the training provided.

The study analyzed 10 years of data from the Current Population Survey’s Annual Social and Economic Supplement released by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Census Bureau. In its examination of core economic, fiscal and social metrics, “Union Apprenticeships: The Bachelor’s Degree of the Construction Industry – Data from the United States 2010-2020" determined

that registered (union) apprenticeship programs can provide the economic security and upward mobility to enable blue-collar workers to achieve middleclass lifestyles comparable to those with bachelor's degrees and associate degrees.

“The data reveals that broad stigmas that have long been associated with vocational training alternatives to college are simply not grounded in fact,” said Frank Manzo IV, study ILEPI Policy Director. “Compared with twoand four-year colleges, joint labor-management apprenticeships in construction deliver a more robust training regimen, similar diversity outcomes, competitive wage and benefit levels, and comparable tax revenue for states and local governments, while leaving graduates entirely free of burdensome student loan debt.”

Employer-only (non-union) apprenticeship programs, on the other hand, were shown to produce outcomes more on par with national averages for workers with high school diplomas or GEDs. Overall, the study found that non-union construction workers: • Earned an average $18,300 less per year than their unionized counterparts, • Were significantly less likely to have access to health insurance or a retirement plan at work, • Were more than twice as likely to be living in poverty, • Were nearly three times more likely to be reliant on Medicaid, • And were significantly less likely to be married — a metric other research has linked to social stability and upward economic mobility.

Based on the findings, Manzo asserted, "It is clear that the most viable such pathway in construction runs through the joint labor-management apprenticeships and the unionized side of the industry.”

Recent studies in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Oregon have also concluded that construction apprenticeships offer up to 41% more hours of training than bachelor’s programs at public universities, and up to 183% more than associate degrees at community colleges, ILEPI points out. In addition, the programs enrolled a higher share of African American trainees in three of the five states studied, and a higher share of Hispanic trainees in four of the five states.

“By providing more people from more backgrounds with the in-demand skills needed to secure good-paying jobs, the data shows that joint labormanagement apprenticeship programs consistently deliver bachelor’s degreelevel outcomes,” Manzo concluded.

“That’s great news for workers looking for alternatives to college, and an instructive framework for policymakers looking for ways to grow America’s middle class.”

Joint labor-management apprenticeship programs as described in the ILEPI study as the "bachelor's degree of the construction industry,” offering outcomes, and opportunities, rivaling universities and community colleges while enabling "students" to emerge from the programs debt-free.

The llinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which uses advanced statistics and the latest forecasting models to promote thoughtful economic growth for businesses and working families. Information provided by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and edited/enhanced by Becky Schultz.

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BUILT TO CONNECT

Efficiency and Productivity Designed with safety and operator comfort in mind, the Shuttle Buggy® SB-3000 material transfer vehicle features adaptive cruise control, bright LED lighting, four-wheel steering for easy transport and groundlevel maintenance access for added convenience. Operators can rely on clear sightlines and the ground operator is safely protected inside the structure of the machine. The Roadtec SB-3000 is the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.

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