It is a well-known fact that water and asphalt do not mix. Harsh weather can cause asphalt to become distressed, crack, and eventually fail. This article from PaveManPro.com outlines the 13 ways in which weather adversely affects your pavement. 1. Alligator Cracking: Alligator cracking is a load associated structural failure. The failure can be due […]
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Identifying Pavement Defects
- July 14th, 2011 |
- Posted in General Asphalt Advice
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