Category: Research Infrastructure

Advanced Asphalt Materials Laboratory

The Advanced Asphalt Materials Laboratory contains equipment to test and develop Superpave. Superpave (superior performing asphalt pavements) is a process for designing and analyzing performance-based mixes. The lab was equipped through donations from the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa, monies from Iowa State University, and asphalt contractors and suppliers. Key Specs Gyratory compactor Bending beam … Continue reading Advanced Asphalt Materials Laboratory