Posted on July 22, 2009 by ttia
Warm-mix asphalt (WMA) is a group of
technologies that allow a reduction in the
temperatures at which asphalt mixes are
produced and placed. These technologies tend
to reduce the viscosity of the asphalt and
provide for the complete coating of aggregates
at lower temperatures. WMA is produced at
temperatures lower than typical hot-mix asphalt
(HMA).
This research evaluates various WMA technologies through the Federal
Highway [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2009 by ttia
This free checklist issued by the Pavement Tools Consortium (PTC) lays out some basic design guidelines you need to take into consideration before designing or taking on hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements, including:
Mix Type Selection
Subgrade
Drainage
Structural Design
And more. To get this free checklist, click here.
This guideline is issued by the Pavement Tools Consortium (PTC) – a partnership between several [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2009 by ttia
The problem with durability is that you may not know
you need it until it’s not there. Fortunately, basic
design practices can ensure that homes are built
to last.
This handbook covers fundamental concepts of
durability and presents recommended practices –
including illustrated construction details and design
data — for moisture management, ultraviolet (UV)
protection, insects, decay, corrosion, and natural
hazards.
To download this free [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2009 by ttia
Santa Fe architect Ed Mazria is this year’s winner of the Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing.
The award is sponsored by The Hanley Foundation, EcoHome magazine and Hanley Wood LLC, a media and information company in Washington, D.C., that serves the housing and construction industries.
Mazria was selected from 18 nominees and will [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2009 by ttia
t’s not the Hatfields and the McCoys, Yankees-Red Sox or even Palin-Letterman. Increasingly, though, emerging American architects are settling into two opposing camps. On one side are the digerati: the inventive, computer-savvy futurists creating on-screen worlds that may or may not succeed in built form. On the other are the communitarians: politically committed designers using [...]
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Posted on July 17, 2009 by ttia
This free fact sheet issued by the Utah State University Cooperative Extension guides you on what you need to know before using Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) in your construction projects.
Learn about:
The advantages of ICFs
Concerns about building with ICFs
Common systems
Estimated costs
Download this free ICF fact sheet directly from the Utah State University, or click here to [...]
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Posted on July 17, 2009 by ttia
Serving as a cost-effective resource, this page from the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA covers frequently cited violations and the standards for which the US OSHA assessed the highest penalties in fiscal year 2008.
The page also links directly to the standards and regulations so that US Architects can minimize violations and fines [...]
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