Given roads are everywhere and involve some carbon-intensive processes to build, scientists are investigating how alternative materials could make the whole process more sustainable. We've seen how ...
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Many asphalt contractors don’t see bitumen as anything more than the sticky binder that keeps their aggregates together. However, companies are finding new ways to stretch the use of this relatively ...
Iran’s blockade of the vital waterway may cause long-term damage to thoroughfares, as materials prices soar and supplies ...
The warm-mix asphalt (WMA) has become increasingly popular because it reduces the possibility of aging during construction and paving. However, its susceptibility to moisture-related distresses ...
Skyrocketing bitumen prices caused by Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz are being blamed for the glum prediction.
KATHMANDU, June 18: Paving work on the Dhulikhel–Khawa section of the upgraded Araniko Highway in Kavre has remained ...