From time to time, the question comes up what have I to order for Big Sonic-Ski system with 4 sensors and what are the benefits of it. Assuming that a MOBA-matic II system with 3 sensors already exists, you´ll need the following components to extend your e …

Roughness or Smoothness ?Pavement roughness is generally defined as an expression of irregularities in the pavement surface that adversely affect the ride quality of a vehicle (and thus the user). Roughness is an important pavement characteristic because i …

The quick facts about one of the current buzzwords in the construction industry: Intelligent Compaction. What is the motivation? Where are we? (Current state of the art) Where we haven't been yet? (Opportunities for improvements) Are we there yet? …

Intelligent compaction is one of the new buzzwords in the construction industry lately and a number of new intelligent compaction systems have entered the market. This article highlights and reviews the common technologies (pass counting, temperature measu …

Cording to the Global Strategic Business Report by Global Industry Analysts will the worldwide demand in roads drive increased asphalt demand. See the Global Asphalt Market Growth post by World Highways for further details. Question becomes what kind of a …

Some general information about temperatures One very important factor for the quality of a road is the temperature of the asphalt with which the road is build. Since a long time this is not a secret anymore but experiences from the last years are showin …

“Do you use grade control to build a quality road”? If you answered “Yes”, then “Well done”. But wait …there’s more to know. Smoothness is an important indicator for a well-built road. However, the asphalt material and temperature play at least an equally …