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| 20080219765 | Method and apparatus for finishing concrete - A power trowel is provided for finishing concrete. The trowel can be used to finish concrete at different stages of hardening. The handle of the trowel is rotated both to adjust the speed of rotation of the trowel blades and the cant of the trowel blades. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080219766 | Concrete Expansion Joint - A concrete expansion joint and seal assembly includes opposed generally planar side frame members with spaced apart flanges forming channels which are operable to bond the side frame members to opposed sections of concrete when the expansion joint is placed in its working position. A flexible seal member includes a loop portion and opposed legs coextruded with and bonded to edges of the side frame members. The side frame members are temporarily held contiguous with each other at their respective distal ends by adhesive tape, an adhesive or a hook portion formed on one of the side frame members for engaging the distal end of the other side frame member. The seal member is preferably formed of an extrudable thermoplastic elastomer and the side frame members are preferably formed of extrudable polypropylene. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080279627 | Method and Apparatus for Introducing a Roadway Support - A roadway support ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090016818 | Metal Detector for an Asphalt Milling Machine - A milling machine for milling a paved surface has milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine. At least one ferrous metal detector is attached to a front end of the machine. Electronic equipment is disposed within the machine and is in communication with the metal detector, the equipment being adapted to interpret feedback from the detector. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090047069 | METHOD AND REGULATING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A COVER LAYER - According to a method for constructing a cover layer S on a planum M by using a paving screed B the elevation of the paving screed B above the planum M is measured using a reference RZ on the planum M by at least one elevation sensors H and/or the lateral inclination of the paving screed B with respect to the planum M is measured by at least one lateral inclination sensor N. Upon occurrence of a deviation from the target elevation pulling points P of pulling bars | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090087262 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPAIRING POTHOLES IN ROADS - A system and method for repairing potholes in a road surface by securing a securing device within a pothole, affixing a reinforcing material to the securing device in the pothole, and adding a polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate foam material to encapsulate the securing device and reinforcing material. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090097918 | Seal Coat Process Utilizing Multiple Applications of Asphalt Binder & Aggregate - This invention relates to a novel seal coat process and equipment for applying the seal coat to improve the reliability of seal coat aggregate retention to the surface of the pavement by increasing the surface area of aggregate covered with binder and interlocking the aggregate with finer gradation material such as choke stone. It also relates to the use of lower amounts of asphalt binder, lower amounts of aggregate application, lower quality of aggregates, use of softer binders, and faster release to traffic times. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090103979 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR SOY-BASED MATERIAL BINDER - A composition and methods for soy-based material binder is provided. One example method for increasing road stabilization with a soy-based material binder may include determining road base attributes of the road base for application. The method may further include creating a soy-based material binder comprising at least one of a soy protein isolate with a concentration in the range of 1 to 20% of soy protein isolate based on road base attributes. The method may further include determining an amount of soy-based material binder for a volume of application based on the concentration of soy protein isolate in the soy-based material binder and the road base attributes. Further still, the method may include combining the soy-based material binder and the road base wherein the resultant mixture includes soy-based material binder in a range of 0.0001-5 gallons per pound of road base. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090116906 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SIDEWALK TILES - A system and method for forming concrete tiles for use in concrete walkways and concrete patios and courtyards. The system includes a unitary frame with two or more slanted sidewalls with a plurality of pickup points placed within an interior opening of the unitary frame. Concrete poured into the interior opening of the frame forms a beveled or slanted concrete sidewalk tile. The pickup points are buried in the beveled concrete sidewalk tiles. When an opening in the pickup points is uncovered, a means to pick and place the beveled concrete sidewalk tiles is provided. Slanted or beveled sidewalls prevent binding to or interference with adjacent slanted or beveled sidewalk tiles to facilitate lifting. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090129862 | CONCRETE PAVEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of optimizing a concrete pavement design including estimating conditions of the pavement, determining properties of the pavement and developing a concrete pavement system. The method may further include selecting a thickness for the system, predicting performance of the system, determining costs of the system, and optimizing the pavement design based on one or more considerations. The method may include iterating one or more considerations. An optimized pavement system having predetermined design parameters. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090142133 | Paving system and method - A method of operating a paving system includes establishing a plan for paving a work area which is based on a positional temperature model. The method further includes receiving temperature data for paving material and comparing the temperature data with data predicted by the positional temperature model. Operation of the paving system is adjusted where actual data differs from model predicted data. A paving system and control system are provided having an electronic control unit configured to compare electronic temperature data with a positional temperature model for paving material. The electronic control unit can control machines of the paving system based on comparing actual data with model predicted data, and can further update either or both of a plan for paving a work area and the positional temperature model itself based on differences between actual data and model predicted data. A complete temperature profile of a paving work area, including a comparison with the model may be recorded in computer readable memory for forensic and predictive analysis. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090175681 | WHEELED SCREEDING DEVICE - A method and apparatus for screeding post tensioned concrete slabs includes providing a screeding device having a wheeled support having a frame portion and spaced apart wheels rotatably mounted to the frame portion. The screeding device has a screed head mounted to the wheeled support. The screed head includes a vibrating member and a grade setting device adjustably mounted to the vibrating member. The vibrating member is at least partially supportable on the uncured concrete surface, and the grade setting device is adjustable relative to the vibrating member to strike off excess uncured concrete in front of the vibrating member to establish the desired grade or level of the uncured concrete. The screed head may be pivotable relative to the wheeled support about a longitudinal pivot axis extending along the screeding device and in the direction of travel of the screeding device. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090185858 | Trailing System For Dispensing Paint - Disclosed herein is a system and method for computer assisted driving of vehicles. The system disclosed herein provides an array of sensors positioned in the vehicles at strategic points for capturing vibrations and sound induced, when the vehicles move over pavement surfaces marked with predefined patterns of peaks and troughs. The sensors further measure frequencies of these vibrations. An onboard computer on the vehicle matches the captured frequencies and sound against pre-specified frequencies to obtain unique frequency signatures for the segment of the pavement traversed by the vehicle. Navigational data and geographical data associated with the unique frequency signature are used to provide assistance in driving of vehicles. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090190999 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SURFACE FINISHING CURED CONCRETE - A method and apparatus for finishing cured concrete floors using a riding trowel to which large diameter pans are rotationally secured, the pans having abraders releasably secured to their undersides. The individual abraders are preferably individually removably secured to the pans by hook-and-loop fasteners, wherein the fasteners are selectively disposed on the flat bottom surfaces of the pans or within shallow depressions in the bottom surfaces of the pans. The riding trowel further comprises a vacuum system in fluid communication with a contained space formed by a shroud having a rigid upper portion and a flexible lower portion where it contacts the finished cured concrete floor surface. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090208287 | ZERO VELOCITY BEAD DISPENSER - A zero velocity bead dispenser is provided for a paint striping vehicle. The dispenser includes an electric motor which rotates a pair of rollers. A bead gun directs reflective particles into the nip point between the rollers, which discharge the particles or beads with a rearward velocity substantially matching the forward velocity of the vehicle. Therefore, the beads are discharged into the wet paint on the road with a net zero velocity so as to minimize or eliminate rolling of the beads in the paint, thereby maximizing the reflective properties of the beads. A speed sensor continuously monitors the vehicle speed and automatically adjusts the motor speed, and thus the roller speed, so as to maintain the relative zero velocity of the discharged beads. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090214294 | CONCRETE FINISHING APPARATUS - A concrete finishing apparatus and method for smoothing and flattening partially set-up concrete to a close-tolerance surface includes a movable unit that is movable and supported at a partially set-up concrete surface and at least one rotatable ring finishing member mounted to the movable unit. The rotatable ring finishing member is positioned at the concrete surface and rotatable to engage and finish the surface of the partially set-up concrete to a higher quality, closer-tolerance flat and level concrete floor surface. The apparatus may include a pair of rotatable ring finishing members that may be rotatable in opposite directions to enhance the floating and finishing processes and to transport any cement paste, sand, small aggregate, or concrete mix residue forward with the rotatable ring finishing members working surfaces to cut high areas and fill in any low areas as the concrete finishing apparatus moves over the partially set-up concrete. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090263192 | ASSEMBLIES FOR LINE STRIPING EQUIPMENT - An assembly can be provided to and/or on a piece of line striping equipment, wherein the assembly can move at least a portion of the line striping equipment relative to the ground. In various embodiments, the assembly can include a support member, a powered actuator configured to be used in conjunction with the support member, and a force transmitting element. The piece of line striping equipment can include a spray nozzle supported on a carriage, wherein the carriage can be moveable between an operating position where the spray nozzle is carried proximal to the ground and a transport position where the spray nozzle is elevated from the operating position. In at least one embodiment, the force transmitting element can be operably interconnected to the powered actuator, the support member, and the carriage for powered movement of the carriage between the operating position and the transport position. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090274516 | Geotextile applicator device and method - An improved device for simultaneously unrolling geotextile fabric and dispensing an aggregate layer for road construction comprises a hanger bar coupled to a vehicle frame. The hanger bar supports a roller bar adapted to carry a fabric roll. A dragger couples the hanger bar and arranges to present a dead-weight member on top of the fabric. An improved method using the improved device drags the chain on top of the fabric as it unrolls, thus holding the fabric in place. At the same time, a conveyered aggregate delivery system dispenses gravel on top of the fabric. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090311045 | Road Construction Machine, Leveling Device, as well as Method for Controlling the Milling Depth or Milling Slope in a Road Construction Machine - In a road construction machine ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090317186 | Paving system and method for controlling compactor interaction with paving material mat - A paving system includes a machine having a plurality of ground-engaging elements and a frame. The machine may be a paving machine having a receiver configured to receive electronic data indicative of a non-uniformity in a substrate within a region to be paved with a mat of paving material. The paving system further includes an electronic control unit configured to control compactor interaction with the mat of material according to a mat smoothness criterion, including controlling compactor interaction with the mat of material in response to data, such as screed control data, indicative of the non-uniformity in the substrate. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090324331 | Paving system and method - A paving system includes a machine having a frame with a plurality of ground-engaging elements coupled with the frame, and a height adjustable screed coupled with the frame. The paving system may also include a paving control system having a receiver configured to receive screed control data indicative of a position of the height adjustable screed relative to a reference position. The paving control system may further include a computer readable memory storing a control algorithm, which may include a smoothness estimating algorithm and a screed adjusting algorithm. An electronic control unit is coupled with the computer readable memory and is configured via the control algorithm to determine a smoothness value for a region of a mat of material which corresponds with an irregular pattern of screed position, in response to screed control data received via the receiver. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100008723 | SIDEWALK GRADER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sidewalk grader provided for grading a sidewalk base disposed along a curb of an existing road structure. The sidewalk grader comprises a tracking assembly fixable to a vertically adjustable backfill blade of a compact excavator positioned to move forward over an existing road structure to advance the sidewalk grader. The tracking assembly comprises a vertically adjustable tracking means disposed for engagement with the top surface of the curb, to provide a reference point. A grading assembly is mounted to the tracking assembly. The grading assembly comprises a frame, and a grading blade rotatingly mounted to the frame to permit adjustment of slope of the blade. An adjustable link connects the grading blade to the frame to adjustable fix their relative position. The tracking means is vertically adjustable to enable the same to engage with the surface of a curb for reference to enable precise adjustment, control, and positioning of the grading assembly, and for maintaining the desired position of the sidewalk grader in relation to the curb as the sidewalk grader advances along the existing road structure. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100014915 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPAIRING CRACKS IN A PAVED SURFACE - The present invention relates to a method of repairing a crack in a paved surface. This method involves applying a watertight tape over a crack in a paved surface to cover the crack and form a first layer. The tape is applied with an adhesive. The first layer is contacted with a first liquid acrylic adhesive. The first layer is covered with a polyester fabric to form a second layer that adheres to the first layer. The polyester fabric is impregnated with a second liquid acrylic adhesive. A fiberglass sheet is adhered to at least a portion of the second layer and to the paved surface beyond edges of the second layer to form a transition layer over the edges. Also disclosed is a system for repairing a crack in a paved surface. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100028080 | VIBRATION ENHANCED ROLLING TAMPER AND METHODS OF USE - A trench compactor assembly for use with a piece of equipment, the trench compactor assembly comprises: a compactor wheel, a frame assembly, a compactor mount, and an exciter. The frame assembly comprises one or more primary frame members and one or more extension members. The one or more primary frame members have a first end disposed adjacent the rotational axis of the compactor wheel, a second end spaced apart from the peripheral compaction surface of the compactor wheel, and a length greater than the radius of the compactor wheel extending between the first end and the second end. The exciter is disposed adjacent the second end of the one or more primary frame members such that the exciter is substantially aligned with the first and second ends of the primary frame members and the rotational axis of the compactor wheel. The exciter is selectively connected to a hydraulic system of the piece of equipment such that the exciter is further selectively actuated to generate vibrations. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100034586 | Asphalt rejuvenation - A rejuvenating agent suitable for the rejuvenation of asphalt is disclosed, wherein said rejuvenating agent comprises one or more plant derived oils. The rejuvenating agent can also be used to alter the properties of a virgin (unaged) asphalt mix as well as for the rejuvenation of an aged asphalt. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100047017 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING DUST FORMATION DURING DEMOLITION WORK - In a method for preventing dust formation and the release of polyaromatic hydrocarbons, quartz particles and asbestos particles, among other substances, during demolition work, at least part of an object, such as the upper layer of a road surface is fragmented into small pieces by a working device and discharged, and a mist is created by a liquid at least around and above the point of contact between the working device and the object, with the mist droplets having a diameter of less than 30 μm. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100104363 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN A PAVING OPERATION - A primary furnace device is adapted to heat a paved area to a first predetermined temperature. A secondary furnace device is adapted to heat the paved area to a second predetermined temperature via a multi-stage process having at least two heating zones interspersed with at least one soaking zone. A heater/shaver is adapted to heat the paved area to a third predetermined temperature and to shave the heated paved area to a predetermined depth to create a first mixture located upon a substrate. A mixer/finisher is adapted to collect the first mixture, mix the first mixture, and produce recycled pavement. The primary furnace device, secondary furnace device, heater/shaver, and mixer/finisher travel in series along the paved area in a longitudinal direction. A method of recycling pavement is also provided. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100111604 | METHOD OF FORMING SURFACE SEEDED PARTICULATE - An improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete and method of making the improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete is disclosed. Small particulate is sprayed over the upper surface of the concrete. The particulate may be sprayed using a material sprayer. The particulate may be uniformly sprayed to distances exceeding twenty feet. The particulate is mixed into a cement paste derived from the concrete mixture using floats. A surface retarder is then applied to cover the concrete surface. Subsequently, any surface film is washed from the surface of the concrete and the concrete is cured. The result is a surface seeded particulate with an exposed surface that is flat and is suitable for high traffic areas. The resultant surface may resemble stone, granite or marble. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100129152 | METHOD OF COVERING AN AREA WITH A LAYER OF COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL - A method of covering an area with a compressible material, such as asphalt, to a desired elevation using a machine that deposits a layer of the compressible material of controlled thickness on a foundation surface, and then using a compacting machine to compact the compressible material to the desired elevation, includes the steps of determining the elevation of the foundation surface over the area, and determining the difference between the elevation of the foundation surface and the desired elevation over the area. A layer of the compressible material is deposited over the area. The layer has an upper surface that varies in elevation over the area, with the layer upper surface being higher in the areas having a lower foundation elevation and lower in the areas having a higher foundation elevation. The layer is sufficiently thick to allow for compression of the layer of compressible material over the area to the desired elevation. The layer of compressible material is compressed during one or more compression operations such that the upper surface of the layer after compression is uniformly at the desired elevation over the area. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100135723 | Multiple Comb Gates and Method of Applying Road Markings - An apparatus and method for applying a snowplowable traffic stripe to a surface of a road comprising independent dual comb gates for permitting compounds to be released from a tractive box through a comb. The independent dual comb gates can be opened and closed independently at different intervals to form a successive elongated protuberances overlapping along the longitudinal direction. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100143035 | Method of sealing joints in road surfaces and subsurfaces - A method of sealing and strengthening the joints in an asphalt road surface and subsurface to prolong the useful life of the road utilizes a polymer modified cationic maltene emulsion containing polymer modified maltene oils and resins, and surfactants/and wetting agents. The emulsion is applied to the longitudinal joints and other joints in the asphalt pavement surface. The emulsion reduces voids in the asphalt pavement and chemically improves the asphalt binder properties, thereby altering the modulus of elasticity of the asphalt binders so that the resistance of the pavement to tension is increased, and the water absorption of the pavement is reduced. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100158608 | Pavement resurfacing equipment and method of application of polymer emulsion - One embodiment of the invention relates to a flexible sled that conforms to the contour of the pavement for applying a liquid emulsion onto a pavement surface comprising a rigid frame with flexible squeegee assembly adapted to be towed along a pavement surface. Another embodiment of the invention includes a hopper assembly for distributing aggregate. Another embodiment of the invention includes a sled for repairing ruts in wheel lanes of a road. Another aspect of the invention is a polymer emulsion composition having a high coefficient of friction comprising a mixture of polymer resin blended with a mixture of cement and angular sand aggregate and titanium dioxide to provide a solar reflectance index number that ranges from 0.30 to 0.38 and a friction number in the range of 45 to 55. Another aspect of the invention is a polymer emulsion for sealing open graded bituminous asphalt comprising a mixture of polymer resin blended with a mixture of cement and angular sand aggregate which will provide a friction number in the range of 45 to 55 when the ratio of aggregate to cement is 70/30. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100178107 | Machine system operation and control strategy for material supply and placement - A method of operating machine system includes receiving expected material placement data for a paving machine and comparing the expected material placement data with actual material placement data. The method further includes outputting a signal based on the comparison, and commanding replenishing material from a supply machine to the second supply volume responsive to the signal. A paving control system for a paving system includes a computer readable memory configured to store expected material placement data, a receiver configured to receive actual material placement data and a data processor configured to output a control signal to a supply machine to controllably replenish material to an external material supply volume for the paving system in a manner responsive to comparing the expected material placement data with the actual material replacement data. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100202831 | Adjustable screed - An improved screed for contouring cementitious material around a central drain is described. The screed includes a drain pivot element adapted and constructed to be rotatably secured in a drain depression. An elongated material contact element adapted and constructed to uniformly contour the surface of cementitous material is provided. A height adjustment element connects the drain pivot element to the material contact element. The height adjustment element is used to set the operating height of the material contact element, the drain pivot element is secured to the drain, and the material contact element is placed in contact with the cementitious material and rotated to contour the material surrounding the drain into a uniform, generally frustoconical configuration generally concentric with the drain. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100221067 | POWERED SCREED AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A lightweight, powered screed machine for screeding the surface of a quantity of concrete having a pair of rails extending to either side, includes a frame having a handle arrangement, for manual engagement by an operator, and an elongated screed blade extending between the support rails. The machine further includes a powered vibration mechanism mounted on the frame. A pair of posts or masts are provided with one of the pair of posts attached to the frame adjacent each end of the blade and extending upward. Each of a pair of supports is positioned adjacent an associated end of the blade. Each support has rollers for engaging and riding on one of the pair of support rails, and each of the supports is attached to the frame so as to support the frame over the concrete. Each of the supports includes a linear actuator for raising and lowering the frame adjacent the rail. A pair of laser receivers is provided with each of the pair of laser receivers mounted on an associated one of the pair of posts. A control controls the linear actuators such that the screed blade is maintained at a desired height as the screed blade is moved over the concrete. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100266338 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LEVELLING AN OPEN ASPHALT STRUCTURE - A device and method for levelling an open asphalt structure in hydraulic engineering works, including a device which is provided at the rear with a driven, substantially smooth roller as propelling element and provided at the front with one or more driven levelling shafts provided with radially placed levelling blades. The levelling shafts are provided on the outer ends with a height-adjustable asymmetrical support element, on one side a rotating element and on the other a sliding element. The method for levelling an open asphalt structure in hydraulic engineering works by means of the described device, wherein adjacent asphalt strips are laid by providing the sliding support element on an already asphalted strip and providing the rotating element on the surface still to be asphalted. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100272512 | Multipurpose Compactor and Method for Operating the Multipurpose Compactor - A multipurpose compactor with an automatic safety system is provided. The automatic safety system comprises at least one transmitter and one receiver. The transmitter is coupled mechanically fixed to the multipurpose compactor and/or to a unit movable relative to the multipurpose compactor. The receiver is coupled fixedly to the movable unit and/or the multipurpose compactor | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100290836 | METHOD OF PLACING VISIBLE ADVERTISING - A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a method of placing visible advertising on the upper surface of a road ( | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100316444 | ROAD MAINTENANCE METHOD AND VEHICLE - The cutting blades and smoothing blades of a road maintenance vehicle are adjustable in position with respect to the wheels to avoid extremes in changes in the depth of a cut by a blade or the height of the blades caused by wheels of the vehicle dropping into low places in a road. By including a selected number of wheels mounted to the same stiff frame, the wheels riding on the highest part of the road will lift the rigid frame and other wheels rather than the wheels riding on the lowest part of the road determining the depth of the cut of the cutting blades. The height of the blades with respect to the wheels can then be adjusted so that they never cut too deep and overly stress the blades but do cut the highest elevations of the road and move the loose dirt and gravel into the lower parts of the road. A first frame is supported by wheels and a second frame is movably mounted to the first frame. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110002736 | SLIP FORM PAVER - A slip-form paver for applying a formable paving material onto a surface is described. The paver comprises a feed hopper having a bottom outlet, said hopper being adapted for directing the formable paving material through the bottom outlet. A slip-form mould is mounted below the bottom outlet for receiving said formable paving material and applying said material onto said surface. The hopper converges inwardly towards the bottom outlet such that the formable paving material passing through said hopper is directed towards said bottom outlet, and the weight of the formable paving material is concentrated at said bottom outlet so as to compress, compact and/or consolidate said material into the slip-form mould. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110052319 | EXTENSION PLATE FOR A COMPACTOR AND METHOD - An extension plate for use in a compactor includes an elongate body extending between a first surface configured to be coupled to the compactor frame and a second surface configured to be coupled to a support of the compactor. The first surface includes a first opening aligning with an opening into an interior of the compactor. A second opening in at least one of the elongate body or the second surface communicates with the first opening to allow passage of a hose through the extension plate and through the opening in the frame into the interior space. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110070024 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING POTHOLES AND THE LIKE - A vehicle mounted patching system for patching potholes and the like and incorporating method and apparatus for feeding materials used in patching operations as well as removing and flushing asphalt emulsion from the feed lines of the patcher vehicle to completely recycle the cleaning agent used to flush the feed lines after a patching operation, as well as preventing any external discharge of potentially toxic materials. Dry particulate is used to coat a pothole patch to permit immediate use. Rubber particulate impregnated with a fibrous material is used to assure bonding with the emulsion. A hydraulically-driven feeder feeds particulate into a pressurized conduit through a one-way air lock. A hydraulic pump provides mechanical power to the feeder and an air blower which pressurizes the conduit carrying the particulate to a dispensing head. A spray assembly is provided to spray fibrous material entering the feeder. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110076099 | METHOD FOR RENOVATION OF SURFACE DRESSINGS AROUND WELL CURBS, AND A COMPRESSIBLE DEVICE FOR USE IN THE METHOD - A method for renovating a well curb by lifting it to a first position, whereafter a compressible device is positioned around the well curb. Hereafter the well curb is lowered to a second position so that the compressible device is abutting the upper edge of the well, whereafter a casting material is injected into the cavity between the surface dressing and a filling around the well. Finally the well curb is lowered to a third and final position. Also, a compressible device for use in the method. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110097148 | SURFACE COMPACTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING A SURFACE COMPACTOR - A method of operating a surface compactor is provided. The method may include supporting a base of the surface compactor on a surface. The method may also include generating a fluctuating vertical force on the base with a vibratory mechanism, which may include moving one or more weights of the vibratory mechanism with a drive system of the vibratory mechanism. Additionally, the method may include sensing a parameter of the operation of the vibratory mechanism that fluctuates in reaction to moving the one or more weights to generate the fluctuating vertical force. The method may also include automatically adjusting the operation of the vibratory mechanism to adjust the fluctuating vertical force based at least in part on the sensed parameter. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110097149 | SOIL COMPACTING DEVICE - A tamper as a soil-compacting device having a combustion engine, a soil contact element, and a motion conversion device for converting a rotary movement of the combustion engine into an oscillating linear movement of the soil contact element. Furthermore, a clutch device for connecting and interrupting the force flow between the combustion engine and the motion conversion device is provided. In addition to the combustion engine, an electric motor with a rotor and a stator is provided, wherein the operator can switch between the combustion engine and the electric motor. The rotor can be arranged directly on a clutch bell of the clutch device. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110103889 | SOIL STABILIZATION BLEND AND METHOD OF SOIL STABILIZATION - An improved blend added to soil for soil strengthening and stabilization comprising the combination of 15 to 60 percent by weight of a lime component, such as quicklime, hydrated lime and/or a lime by-product, such as lime kiln dust, with a balance or remainder of cement. The blending of the materials has a synergistic effect, such that the resulting product exceeds the soil strengthening and soil stabilization capabilities of the individual components. The synergistic effect further extends to the hardening and curing characteristics of the blend, in that the blend has a very short hardening time compared with its component parts. The blend physically and chemically modifies the soil to which it is applied to accomplish the soil strengthening and stabilization impacts, and is applicable to a wide range of soil types and conditions. The improved hardening and curing characteristics of the blend results from the presence of certain chemical constituents of the lime kiln dust and the impact of these constituents on the cement component of the blend. A method to produce and apply the blend is also claimed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110206456 | Road Construction Machine, Leveling Device, As Well As Method For Controlling The Milling Depth Or Milling Slope In A Road Construction Machine - In a road construction machine ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110222965 | Method for Chip Seal Coating - This invention relates to a method for chip seal coating. Aggregate is pre-coated, at ambient temperature, with an emulsion. The pre-coated aggregate is then allowed to sit, preferably for at least 24 hours, to allow the mixture to break into the asphalt and soapy water components of the mixture. The aggregate is then air dried to a moisture content of between 1 percent minimum to a maximum of 15 percent. A paved surface may be manufactured by first apply hot asphalt binder to a properly prepared base. The pre-coated aggregate is then spread on top of the binder. Using a roller, the aggregate is embedded into the binder and compacted. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110250016 | ASPHALT REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multipurpose asphalt processor and method for repairing damaged asphalt. The asphalt processor may be used to both till and screed asphalt surfaces. The asphalt processor may include a powered shaft having a plurality of tines extending therefrom. The outermost tines on the shaft may be angled to thereby form a beveled surface along the edges of tilled area of asphalt. The asphalt processor may further include a screed for leveling tilled asphalt. The asphalt processor may take the form of an attachment for use with existing machinery, such as a tractor. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110255917 | METHODS FOR DEICING ROADS - Roadways are deiced or ice formation on roadways is prevented by applying salt compositions derived from waste water streams from water softening operations. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110299924 | Apparatus and Method for Applying Additives to a Concrete Mix - The apparatus and method comprise a concrete float with a vibratory additive broadcaster assembly attached therewith. The broadcaster assembly is suspended above the plane of the finishing tool with a vibratory source attached. The broadcaster assembly is filled with an additive and the apparatus is placed on a wet, concrete surface which is to be treated and finished, by a user. Actuation of a power switch by the user activates the vibratory source resulting in the substantial broadcast of additive on to the concrete surface at the desired location(s) on the slab as determined by the user. The additive is then integrated into the concrete by passage of the float over the treated concrete surface. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110311307 | Method and material for repairing of cracks in pavement and other surfaces - The present invention relates to a method of repairing cracks and holes in pavement surfaces. This method involves filling a crack or hole in a paved surface with a flexible crack filler mix until the mix fills up the site and overlaps the edges of the aperture to a predetermined amount. Thereafter, the method includes the step of applying a zig-zag shaped mesh tape on top of the filled crack. The extra layer of a crack filler mix gets applied on top the zig-zag shaped mesh tape. Also disclosed is a material for repairing a crack in a paved surface. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311308 | Stabilization of Soils Using a Proportional Lime Slurry - A novel method and composition of high solid content lime slurry composed of a lime material and water that can be used in stabilization applications. The lime slurry compound itself is chemically treated, by means of a cellulosic or other thixotropic agent(s) and sucrose to create a thixotropic flow property controlled system wherein the wetted lime material remains in suspension, does not settle out prior to use even without further mixing and maintains suitable temperatures without excessive heat build. A novel apparatus and method for mixing the novel lime slurry is disclosed to insure the exact proportioning of all ingredients and the proper wetting of the lime material. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120045280 | HYDROCARBON-ADSORBING POROUS PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - A water-pervious pavement structure comprising wearing course comprising a water-pervious combination of recycled glass and aggregate bound together with a flexible adhesive binder and held within a plurality of connected, open grid pockets; and a layer of unbound recycled glass disposed under the wearing course capable of adsorbing contacting hydrocarbons carried with water through the wearing course. In a preferred embodiment, the wearing course comprises about 30 wt. % to about 80 wt. % recycled glass and about 20 wt. % to about 70 wt. % aggregate bound together by a cured resin binder within the grid pockets. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120070228 | PAVEMENT REHABILITATION USING COLD IN-PLACE ASPHALT PAVEMENT RECYCLING - A method of cold in-place recycling of asphalt to remediate distressed roads. Asphalt particles obtained by milling the existing asphalt are limited by screening to a maximum size of about one inch length. Asphalt particle size may be established by limiting tooth spacing of the road milling equipment milling head to about 5/16 inch or 8 millimeter spacing intervals. A predetermined proportion of portland cement, water, and asphalt emulsion are added to generate asphalt particles. Portland cement may be deposited onto the existing asphalt prior to milling. The resulting combination is mixed to generate a recycled mix, which may then be discharged onto the road being remediated and further processed, such as by screeding, compacting, and sealing. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120107045 | Compactor System And Methods - A compactor system includes a tipped drum having a plurality of tips, and a drum axle rotatably coupling the tipped drum to a frame. The compactor system further includes a sensor configured to sense a parameter indicative of a height of the drum axle above a surface of a material substrate, and an electronic control unit configured to output a compaction progress signal responsive to inputs from the sensor. Related methods of preparing a work area with a compactor system, and determining a compaction state of a material substrate, are also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120114416 | VIBRATORY COMPACTOR - A vibratory compactor machine includes a machine frame and a roller drum rotatably coupled to the frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally traverse to the direction of travel of the machine. A vibration assembly is disposed inside the roller drum. The vibration assembly includes a first eccentric member and a second eccentric member rotatably disposed in the roller drum and rotatable about a respective first and second eccentric axes orientated perpendicularly to the drum axis. The roller drum rotates about the drum axis independently of the vibration assembly and the first and second eccentric members. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120121329 | Alkali silica reactivity (ASR) resistant aggregate concrete - Improved methods are provided for producing exposed aggregate concrete resistant to alkali silica reactivity. A concrete mixture is poured over a subgrade into a formwork. In a first embodiment, the concrete mixture includes a combination of lithium nitrate solution and concrete. In an alternative embodiment, the concrete mixture is a combination of concrete, aggregate and a lithium nitrate. Once the concrete mixture has been poured, the upper surface is floated or screed. Where aggregate has not been integrally mixed into the concrete mixture, the aggregate is surface seeded by broadcasting the aggregate upon the ASR resistant concrete surface. Thereafter, the concrete surface is troweled to embed the aggregate in the upper surface and provide a homogenous uniform surface. The aggregate is then exposed utilizing chemical retardants or mechanical apparatus. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120155961 | Oscillatory Compaction Method - A method for compacting a surface of granular materials is disclosed. The method is applicable to wheeled compaction equipment such as pneumatic-tire compactors, drum-type compactors and asphalt compactors. The propel system includes a controller programmed to send a first at least substantially constant propel command that propels the compaction equipment in a forward direction. The controller then changes the speed of the compaction equipment by providing a second varying propel command that may increase or decrease the speed resulting from the first command. As a result, the speed of the compaction equipment oscillates, and the compaction process is improved. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120170978 | Scraper Device, As Well As Construction Machine - A scraper device for a milling drum mounted in a construction machine at a machine frame between lateral walls with a milling drum axis, with a two-part scraper blade arranged in a height-adjustable fashion behind the milling drum when seen in the direction of travel, the lower part of which can glide over the ground surface milled off by the milling drum, where the lower part of the scraper blade is adjustable in height when in operating position, it is provided that the upper part of the scraper blade is attached, at the upper end, to swivel about a swivelling axis parallel to the axis of the milling drum. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120201602 | VIBRATORY ROLLER WITH COMPOSITE EXCITER DRIVE GEAR - A vibratory roller is provided with an exciter assembly that need not be lubricated by an oil bath because the exciter gears need not be lubricated. At least an outer ring portion of at least one gear of the exciter assembly is formed from a non-metallic material. In one embodiment, a first gear is a composite gear having an outer toothed ring portion formed from a machined nylon material imbedded with at least one of a heat stabilizer and a lubricant, and a second, mating gear is formed from metal and acts as heat sink for the first gear. In another embodiment, both the first and second gears are composite gears having an outer toothed ring formed from a robust and thermally stable molded polymer. The gears can survive when the roller is operated at least 8 hours at a duty cycle of at least 50% while operating the roller at an ambient temperature of over 38° C. (100° F.) and while the exciter shaft is driven at a velocity of over 2,000 RPM and the exciter housing is subjected to over 31.13 kN (7,000 lbf) of centrifugal forces at a vibrational frequency of over 40 Hz. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120213585 | ROAD MAKING MACHINE WITH A MATERIAL DEFLECTOR - The invention relates to a road making machine with a running gear and at least one material deflector which is arranged in front of the running gear in the driving direction and which can be pivoted up and lowered. The road making machine includes a control system by means of which an operator can choose at least between a laying operating mode and a transport operating mode. The control system is adapted to automatically completely pivot the material deflector up in the transport operating mode, and to let the operator adjust the pivot position of the material deflector manually in the laying operating mode. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120251240 | METHOD OF PLACING VISIBLE ADVERTISING - A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a method of placing visible advertising on the upper surface of a road ( | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120263532 | METHOD AND ROAD PAVER FOR LAYING DOWN A PAVEMENT - Method for laying down a pavement with a road paver, in which machine parameters are coordinated at least with paving requirements of the pavement by means of a controller and in which at least one machine parameter set is created and stored in advance for a paving requirement determined before the paving, the parameter set allowing a high level of machine efficiency and pavement quality to be expected and/or has already produced the same for an at least similar earlier paving requirement of an already laid down pavement, and the pavement on the basis of the parameter set created in advance. The road paver has a controller with an on-board computer connected to a sensor system and an actuating system, and includes memories and a retrieval and/or comparison section for triggering the actuating system for implementing the machine parameters of the parameter set created in advance. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120275861 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF GRANULATED POLYMER -ASPHALT BINDER AND SULFUR CONCRETE WITH PARTICIPATION OF SULFUR POLYMER OBTAINED IN WASTE SULFUR SOLVENT - BORNE MODIFICATION - The method of production of granulated polymer-asphalt binder and sulphur concrete with the participation of sulfur polymer obtained through solvent-borne modification of waste sulfur at the temperature of 135-150° C. consists in composing this sulfur polymer with other ingredients. At the production of granulated polymer-asphalt binder the content of the sulfur polymer amounts to 40-60% by weight which, after heating to the temperature of 135-150° C., is mixed (mixer | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120301220 | ASPHALT MILLING MACHINE CONTROL AND METHOD - An asphalt milling machine control is provided for an asphalt milling machine of the type which mills an asphalt pavement surface over which the machine travels. The machine has a milling machine body, and a rotatable milling drum mounted on the lower portion of the milling machine body, the bottom surface of the milling drum contacting the asphalt pavement surface to mill the surface to a design elevation. The machine further includes a plurality of machine body supports which are adjusted to raise or lower the height of the milling machine body and the rotatable milling drum with respect to the asphalt pavement surface. This defines the elevation of the surface that results from milling with the drum. The control includes a floating plate, mounted to the side of the milling machine and the rotatable milling drum, or a pair of floating plates mounted to either side of the machine, for sliding over the surface adjacent to the area to be milled. The floating plates have associated sensors and are vertically movable with respect to the machine body and the rotatable milling drum. The control includes a GNSS receiver on the machine body for determining the two dimensional coordinates of the floating plate or plates. The control includes a memory which stores a map of the unmilled asphalt pavement surface, and data defining a desired design surface. The control includes a sensor for detecting the relative vertical position of the floating plate with respect to the machine body and an inclinometer. Finally, the control includes a processor, responsive to the GNSS receiver, the inclinometer, and the sensors. Cross checking of various measurements may be made to determine error conditions. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120301221 | COMPACTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPACTING GROUND - A compaction device includes at least one traveling drum rotatable about a drum shaft and having vibration exciters including unbalanced masses rotating out of phase by 180 degrees in the same direction of rotation and generating an oscillation torque about the drum shaft, and having a drive shaft running coaxial to the drum shaft for driving the vibration exciters. The drum is divided at least once and each drum part includes at least two coupled vibration exciters mounted at a distance from the drum shaft in the drum. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120315088 | VEGETABLE-BASED PRODUCTS OF THE SICCATIVE TYPE FOR RECYCLING AND REJUVENATING RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENTS IN SITU OR IN A DEDICATED PLANT - A method for recycling or renovating old pavements, wherein a rejuvenating binder is used including at least one compound based on fatty substances of natural origin including hydrocarbon fatty chains, these fatty substances of natural origin having undergone at least one chemical functionalization reaction through which at least one oxygenated functional group has been introduced. The rejuvenating binders and rejuvenating binder emulsions especially suitable to the method, and asphalt mixes based on regenerated reclaimed asphalt pavement are also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130004237 | APPARATUS FOR SOIL COMPACTION, ESPECIALLY HAND-OPERATED, COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC DRIVE, AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH AN APPARATUS - The invention relates to an apparatus for soil compaction, especially a vibration tamper and a vibrating plate, comprising a compaction device which is driven via an electric motor, a rechargeable storage unit for electrical power, and an especially vibration-damped guide device. The invention further relates to an apparatus and a method for compaction control, especially for electromotively driven compaction apparatuses. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130058717 | ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING A PULSING COMPRESSIVE FORCE - The invention relates to a soil compacting device having an exciter part ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130136539 | PAVING SYSTEM UTILIZING EMBEDDED MEASURING DEVICES - A method of controlling a paving process is disclosed. The method may include mixing at least one sensor within a paving material and dispensing the paving material at a desired location. The method may also include monitoring a wireless signal from the sensor during the paving process. The method may further include controlling the paving process based on the wireless signal. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130156501 | REINFORCED FIBER MATS FOR USE IN PAVED SURFACES - A reinforcement mat that can be used to improve the durability and life of an asphalt paved surface. The reinforcement mat is partially or fully coated with a resin. The resin generally has a cure temperature in excess of about 140° F. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130177354 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STAMPING CONCRETE - A molded flexible tool for use in stamping a pattern into a base material, such as concrete, that has integrally formed segments defining openings to form grout lines in the base material. The flexible tool can be folded or rolled for storage and easily and quickly unrolled for deployment, use, and then cleaned and refolded or rolled for storage. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130183093 | INTEGRATED CARRIAGE FOGGING SYSTEM FOR CONCRETE PAVERS - A concrete paver system with a reconfigurable hydration system which utilizes a plurality of individually flow controllable spray nozzles, which are clamped on support structures, which also support objects being dragged across a top surface of concrete which is being finished. The plurality of flow controllable spray nozzles being configured to be moved about said hydration system so as to change a pattern of water vapor application, all without the use of tools. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130189032 | MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS COLD IN-PLACE RECYCLING OF PAVEMENT - There is provided a material management system for continuous cold in-place recycling of pavement, the system comprising a crusher vehicle for crushing pavement on the ground surface, the crusher vehicle comprising a first conveyor for evacuating crushed pavement material rearwardly from the crusher vehicle; a paver vehicle located rearwardly of the crusher vehicle for repaving the ground surface using the crushed pavement material; and a material feeder located between the crusher vehicle and the paver vehicle, the material feeder comprising: a container for receiving the crushed pavement material; and a second conveyor for moving the crushed pavement material rearwardly from the front container end towards the rear container end of the container in order to enable the paver vehicle to repave the ground surface using the crushed pavement material. There is also provided a method for performing cold in-place recycling of pavement and a method for manufacturing the material feeder. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130195551 | COLD MIX ASPHALT AGGREGATE PAVING MATERIAL - The present disclosure generally relates to formulations for, and methods of making and using, an asphalt aggregate paving material without heating the material. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130195552 | RECYCLED RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT - The present disclosure generally relates to formulations of, and methods of making and using, recycled reclaimed asphalt pavement. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130195553 | SOIL STABILIZER CONTAINING CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A soil stabilizer containing a carbonaceous material is disclosed, together with methods for preparing and using the soil stabilizer. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130202356 | Asphalt Compositions with Sulfur Modified Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) - Provided is an asphalt composition that includes a sulfur modified polymer composition and method of making same. The inclusion of 50% by weight sulfur, or greater, into the polymer composition results in a composition that is softer and having an increased melting point, relative to the unmodified polymer composition. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130216306 | ASPHALT SEALER FOR SURFACE CRACK REPAIR - A method of repairing cracks in a paved surface includes identifying at least one crack in the surface that needs to be repaired. The crack is then filled with an asphalt sealer including approximately 40-55% by weight of slag sand. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216307 | SYSYTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING A ROADWAY COMPRISING POLYURETHANE - A method of forming a roadway is provided comprising providing a reclaimer-stabilizer machine, providing in-situ soil materials, forming a base layer using the reclaimer-stabilizer machine, forming a wear layer over the base layer, and wherein the wear layer comprises a polyurethane composition in addition to the in-situ materials. In some embodiments the roadway is comprised of a single layer comprising a polyurethane material. In other embodiments a method of forming a roadway comprising cured asphalt composite is provided. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216308 | POLYURETHANE BASED ROAD FORMING - Provided herein are roadways containing polyurethane materials. A roadway includes a base layer of a compacted in situ material and/or a wear layer disposed on the base layer. One or both of these layers may include the polyurethane material to bind other components in the layers and to form more robust and durable roadway structures capable of withstanding operating loads of the roadway. In some embodiments, the polyurethane material is added to the wear layer by mixing in situ soil and/or foreign aggregate with polyurethane material or by dispensing the polyurethane material over the existing partially formed wear layer. The base layer may or may not include a polyurethane material. The type, concentration, distribution, and processing of the polyurethane material in the wear layer may be the same or different than that in the base layer. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130223929 | Apparatus and Method for Applying Additives to a Concrete Mix - The apparatus and method comprise a concrete float with a vibratory additive broadcaster assembly attached therewith. The broadcaster assembly is suspended above the plane of the finishing tool with a vibratory source attached. The broadcaster assembly is filled with an additive and the apparatus is placed on a wet, concrete surface that is to be treated and finished, by a user. Actuation of a power switch by the user activates the vibratory source resulting in the substantial broadcast of additive on to the concrete surface at the desired location(s) on the slab as determined by the user. Vibration damper devices are utilized to minimize the vibrations experienced by the float. The additive is integrated into the concrete or other wet surface by passage of the float over the surface being treated. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130223930 | Oscillatory Compaction Method - A method for compacting a surface of granular materials is disclosed. The method is applicable to wheeled compaction equipment such as pneumatic-tire compactors, drum-type compactors and asphalt compactors. The propel system includes a controller programmed to send a first at least substantially constant propel command that propels the compaction equipment in a forward direction. The controller then changes the speed of the compaction equipment by providing a second varying propel command that may increase or decrease the speed resulting from the first command. As a result, the speed of the compaction equipment oscillates, and the compaction process is improved. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130259570 | Magnetic vibratory compactor - A machine comprising a vibratory compactor assembly having a cylindrical drum connected to the machine with an axle. The assembly has a shaft extending concentrically through the center of the cylindrical drum that has a first end and a second end. The shaft has an electromagnet between its first end and second end. The electromagnet can receive electric current to create a magnetic field that applies an attractive magnetic force between the shaft and the drum that pulls the shaft and at least a portion of the drum toward one another. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130266372 | Subsurface Insulation Product and Method for Installing Same - A subsurface thermal insulation product for reducing ground disturbance during a freeze-thaw cycle comprises: a plurality of thermal insulation panels each comprising: a foam board and a water wicking sheet attached to one of the top surface or the bottom surface of the foam board. Each foam board has a top surface and a bottom surface and four peripheral shiplap edges each with a notch that permits multiple thermal insulation panels to be placed in adjacent overlapping engagement. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130266373 | SELF-PROPELLED COMPACTION ROLLER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED COMPACTION ROLLER - A self-propelled compaction roller comprises a drive system having a drive assembly, a hydrostatic/mechanical transmission arrangement with a hydraulic pump, which can be driven by a primary drive of the drive assembly, and with a hydraulic motor, further having a supporting drive arrangement having a charging/driving unit and an energy storage unit, wherein the charging/driving unit can be operated in a charging mode for storing energy in the energy storage unit and can be operated in a supporting mode by withdrawing energy from the energy storage unit in order to provide a supporting torque, wherein the charging/driving unit is coupled to a power take-off of the drive assembly. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130279980 | SOIL COMPACTING DEVICE HAVING AN AIR-COOLED BATTERY - A soil compacting device has an upper body and a lower body which is coupled to the upper body by a spring device and which has a soil contact element. Furthermore, a drive generates is provided for generating an operating motion of the soil contact element, and an energy store is provided for storing electrical energy. A cooling air flow, which is guided through a cooling air flow guide along the energy store, can be created by an air conveying device. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130294830 | Road Construction Machine, Leveling Device, As Well As Method For Controlling The Milling Depth Or Milling Slope In A Road Construction Machine - A control and switchover system is provided for controlling milling depth and/or slope of a milling drum of a road construction machine during a milling operation to create a milled surface. The system controls the milling depth and/or slope at least in part on a measurement made with a first sensor. Without interrupting the milling operation the system switches over the control of the milling depth and/or slope to control based at least in part on a measurement made with a second sensor. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130315666 | CONCRETE DECORATIVE INLAY PROCESS - The present invention is directed to a Concrete Decorative Inlay Process where the concrete slab is initially poured with a recessed section constructed with a rough broom finish on the bottom. After curing a bonding agent is applied and an artistic form is located on the depressed area and additional concrete, possibly of different colors or textures to enhance the design, is poured into the design cavity and a variety of decorative elements are inlayed this area. After the design area has cured the artistic form is removed and the recessed area is then filled in, possibly with still a different color or texture of concrete to finish the project. This allows ample time to work in close proximity to the design area and the ability of using different elements to enhance the design. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130322963 | ROTOR HOOD FOR A MILLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a rotor hood for a milling apparatus, with a front hood part, a rear hood part and two side hood parts, the front and the rear hood part enclosing together with the two side hood parts a working space that is open at the bottom, further comprising a stripping device which is mounted on the rotor hood and which forms the rear lower edge of the rotor hood in the working direction. The present invention further relates to a construction machine with a milling apparatus and such a rotor hood and a method for operating a milling apparatus with a rotor hood. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130336720 | WARM MIX ASPHALT - The disclosure is directed to a warm mix asphalt comprising a hydrated lime slurry additive, methods of producing the same, methods of producing an asphalt pavement and methods of paving a surface. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140064849 | Multi-mode tape-applying striping machine and methods - A tape-applying striper, and related methods, by which commercially-available pavement marking tape is mechanically-applied and pressure-retained on highways, roadways and parking lots to mark lanes and parking stalls at designated locations, wherein the striper is dirigible either by the operator walking behind the striper and manually displacing the striper, or by motor driving the dirigible striper, as the operator rides. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140119826 | SCREED EXTENDER SPEED CONTROL - A control system for an extendable screed includes a first input device configured to set a speed limit for the extendable screed, a second input device configured to vary a speed of the extendable screed within the speed limit. The controller further includes, a third input device configured to govern a relationship between a speed of the extendable screed and a relative position of the second input device. The control system further includes a controller configured to receive inputs from the first, the second, and the third input devices and output a command signal to move the extendable screed relative to the main screed. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140119827 | ASPHALT PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTING MACHINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - The present invention relates to an asphalt pavement constructing machine and a method for operating an asphalt pavement constructing machine provided with an asphalt compacting surface for compacting asphalt mix on a paving surface during an asphalt pavement formation operation. At least one exciter is provided that vibrates the compacting surface at one or more frequencies selected to prevent the asphalt mix from adhering to the compacting surface. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140133906 | Tracking of Machine System Movements in Paving Machine - Methods and apparatus for tracking manual operations during automatic control of a surface-engaging operation, such as laying a mat on a paving surface, include automatically operating a plurality of components to perform the surface-engaging operation without the actuation of corresponding operator controls. Actuation of the operator controls and actuation of the corresponding components to perform a manual operation can occur during the automatic operation. Information corresponding to the manual operation is recorded in response to detecting actuation of the operator controls and determining that the automatic operation of the machine is occurring. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140140767 | Chemical Method and Composition for Promoting Adhesion and Preventing Road Cracking - A method for increased adhesion and prevention of pavement cracking by subsurface application of a composition comprising a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, a binder, and various combinations thereof. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140147204 | Screed Rail Guide Connector System - A series of dual-transverse-tubular screed rail guide connectors are slidably attached to a cooperating series of vertical support rods driven into a substrate at defined intervals to establish a pavement grade and perimeter. Each connector comprises an adjustable horizontally-oriented tubular sleeve that is slidably attachable at variable heights to a support rod by means of an integral vertically-oriented tubular clamp. Sections of tubular screed rail guides are inserted through the tubular sleeves of the connectors to define the perimeter of the area to be paved. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140147205 | BITUMINOUS COMPOSITION - The invention provides a bituminous composition comprising 20 to 80 wt % bitumen, 0.1 to 7 wt % of a copolymer formed from monomers including ethylene and glycidyl methacrylate or glycidyl acrylate, and 20 to 60 wt % sulphur, all weight percentages based on the weight of the bituminous composition. It further provides a process for making this composition and asphalt compositions comprising such bituminous composition. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140147206 | Method For The Treatment Of Layers, As Well As Construction Machine, In Particular Soil Stabilizer Or Recycler - In a method and a device for the treatment of a layer by introducing a binder and/or water and/or additives into a milled-up quantity of milled material of the layer to be stabilized by means of a construction machine or attachment machine with a milling/mixing rotor that is used to mill the layer at a specified milling depth, where the milling/mixing rotor is surrounded by a rotor housing which forms the boundary of the mixing chamber of the milling/mixing rotor, it is provided that during the positioning process, at least the binder quantity currently fed until reaching the specified milling depth is determined in accordance with the milled-up quantity of milled material currently present in the mixing chamber. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140186115 | Paving Machine with Automatically Adjusting Paver Tractor and Screed - A paving machine including an adjustable screed assembly is provided. Actuators adjust the screed assembly into the plurality of different configurations. Sensors sense a respective configuration parameter indicative of the configuration of the screed assembly. A controller is configured to save a first set of parameters including the configuration parameters and save a second set of parameters including the configuration parameters in response. The controller is configured to recall one of the first set or second set of parameters, and adjust automatically the configuration of the screed assembly to correspond to the configuration parameters included in the recalled first set or second set of parameters. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186116 | METHODS FOR REDUCING ASPHALT PAVEMENT THICKNESS, INCREASING AGGREGATE-TO-AGGREGATE CONTACT OF ASPHALT PAVING MATERIALS, AND IMPROVING LOW TEMPERATURE CRACKING PERFORMANCE OF ASPHALT PAVING MATERIALS - Methods for reducing asphalt pavement thickness, for fabricating asphalt paving material with increased aggregate-to-aggregate contact points, and for fabricating asphalt paving materials with improved low temperature cracking performance are provided. A method for reducing asphalt pavement thickness includes combining a base asphalt, an oxidized polyolefin, and an aggregate to form an asphalt paving material. A layer of the asphalt paving material is deposited on a substrate layer and compacted to a thickness that is less than a thickness of a compacted asphalt paving material formed of the aggregate and the base asphalt with no oxidized polyolefin while achieving the same amount or less of high temperature rutting than the compacted asphalt paving material formed of the aggregate and the base asphalt with no oxidized polyolefin. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140205380 | Vibratory Compacting Roller Machine and Operator Control Therefor - A vibratory ride-on roller machine includes a chassis supported on front and rear vibrating drum assemblies that compact the surface on which the machine travels. The machine is controlled via a control assembly including a control lever. A number of control elements for controlling operations of the roller machine are located on the control lever, the operations including one or more of turning the exciter assembly on and off, switching between exciter assemblies, controlling the level of vibration of the exciter assemblies, controlling a spray assembly, and sounding a horn element. The control elements are advantageously positioned to enable operator actuation regardless of the operator's orientation on the roller and regardless of the position of the control lever within its operating stroke. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140234027 | ACRYLIC-MODIFIED ASPHALT REJUVENATING EMULSION - A polymer-modified emulsion used for rejuvenating or repairing deteriorated asphalt pavement includes an asphalt phase containing an asphalt and a rejuvenating agent, and an aqueous phase including water, an acrylic polymer or copolymer and an emulsifying agent. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140270951 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A COURT SURFACE - This invention relates to a method of repairing a court surface. This method involves applying a liquid adhesive to the court surface; covering the court surface to which the liquid adhesive has been applied with a fabric; applying a first layer of sand to the fabric-covered surface; applying a first binder coating to the first layer of sand; applying one or more additional layers of sand; applying a further binder coating to each of the one or more additional layers of sand; applying a first coat of an acrylic resurfacer to the further binder coating last applied; and applying a second coat of an acrylic resurfacer to the first coat of acrylic resurfacer to repair the court surface. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140270952 | METHOD OF GRINDING A TWO-LANE ROADWAY IN TWO PASSES - An example includes a concrete grinding apparatus with a jackshaft configuration to efficiently transmit torque from an engine to a grinding arbor. An example includes a method of grinding a road lane in two passes. An example includes a vacuum system to generate vacuum with a centrifugal pump to collect debris and cool a grinding arbor. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140270953 | ROAD STRENGTHENING AND REINFORCEMENT DURING A RECYCLING PROCESS - The invention relates to an optional additional process during routine rehabilitation or recycling of road surfaces. More particularly, the invention relates to a process whereby a geomaterial, whether mesh, membrane, textile, grid or fabric membrane is placed underneath in-situ road surface material, which has been loosened as part of a regenerative or recycling process, as an added structural benefit to the rehabilitated road structure. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140270954 | EMBEDDING PHOTOCATALYTIC TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN ASPHALT SURFACES TO REDUCE POLLUTANTS VIA PHOTOCATALYTIC REACTIONS - Methods for embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in asphalt surfaces to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions are provided herein. One method includes applying an amount of an asphalt surface treatment compound to an upper surface of the asphalt surface, the asphalt surface treatment compound including a mixture of a liquid carrier compound with a titanium dioxide (TiO | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140314481 | METHOD OF MILLING ASPHALT - A method of milling asphalt is disclosed. The result of a survey of the unmilled asphalt pavement surface adjacent to the area to be milled is received. The result of the survey is stored in a computer memory. A map of the design surface specifying the design elevation of the milled surface over the area to be milled is stored in the computer memory. The relative elevation of the unmilled asphalt pavement surface adjacent to the area to be milled with respect to the machine body and rotatable milling drum of an asphalt milling machine is sensed. The elevation of the bottom surface of the rotatable milling drum is determined using a computer processor. The elevation of the milling machine body and the rotatable milling drum is automatically adjusted such that the milling drum mills the asphalt surface to the design elevation over the area to be milled. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140328625 | BITUMEN CUTBACK AGENTS - Bitumen cutback agents include esters, preferably methyl esters in the range C6 to C14, preferably C8 to C12. The methyl esters may be sourced from organic oils, such as coconut or palm kernel oil. The cutback agent shows improved performance over prior cutback agents such as kerosene. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140348585 | Self-Propelled Ground Milling Machine For Processing Ground Surfaces Having A Milling Device - The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine for treatment of ground surfaces by means of a milling device, a transportation means and a drive device for driving the transportation means and the milling device. The milling device is mounted on a ground milling machine frame and can be switched between a working position, in which the milling device is in operative contact with the ground surface and a maneuvering position, in which the milling device is not in operative contact with the ground surface. The drive device comprises a drive control unit, which controls the driving power of the drive device. The ground milling machine further comprises a ground milling machine control unit. The ground milling machine control unit controls the interaction of the drive device, the transportation means, and the milling device such that the driving power of the drive device in the maneuvering position of the milling device is automatically caused to be lower than the driving power of the drive device in the working position of the milling device while at least sufficient driving power for the transportation means is maintained. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150023732 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STABILIZATION OF SURFACES - Various embodiments provide surface compositions and methods for repairing durable and/or load-bearing surfaces including roadway voids, manhole structures, and/or safety flooring. Compositions and methods may comprise utilizing a liquid binder, catalyst, and/or primer to provide durable, waterproof, and/or long-lasting surface compositions to dispose within the roadway voids and/or to coat flooring. The surface compositions may cure rapidly through an internal exothermic reaction process to form the repair and/or the safety flooring. In some embodiments, filler materials may be disposed within the liquid binders to provide elasticity, compression, slip resistance, heat transfer, reduced cure time, and/or a desired surface texture to the surface composition. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150030392 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING STIFFNESS OF A ROADWAY - An apparatus for the compaction of roadway materials includes a compaction analyzer for calculating stiffness during construction of the roadway. The apparatus generates a dynamic modulus for each layer of a roadway which can be used to calculate the overall effective modulus. A method for determining stiffness includes generating a dynamic modulus for each layer and calculating the overall effective modulus using the modulus of each layer. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150071707 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN-SITU CROSS LINKING OF POLYMERS, BITUMEN AND SIMILAR MATERIALS TO INCREASE STRENGTH, TOUGHNESS AND DURABILITY VIA IRRADIATION WITH ELECTRON BEAMS FROM MOBILE ACCELERATORS - A method and system for treating and strengthening material. One or more electron accelerators can be integrated with a mobile unit. The electron accelerators are positioned on the mobile unit to irradiate and treat in-situ, a material located proximate to the mobile unit, wherein irradiation of the material by the electron accelerators results in in-situ cross-linking or polymerization of the material and therefore a strengthening and increased durability of the material. The in-situ treatment of a road surface to toughen and strengthen the road surface constructed with standard asphalt construction can result in improved material properties of the surface, enhanced durability, and improved lifetime. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150078823 | Method and Composition for Reinforcing Asphalt Cement Concrete - Reinforcing fibers, such as aromatic polyamide (“aramid”) fibers, are treated by coating with or embedding in a binder such as a Fischer-Tropsch wax. The treated fibers are divided into suitably-sized units, which are added to bitumen, aggregate and other ingredients in an asphalt cement concrete mix. The units shed fibers into the mix during the manufacturing process so that the fibers are distributed fairly evenly throughout the asphalt mixture. The binder may also impart beneficial qualities to the finished asphalt concrete. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150098759 | CHEMICAL METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTING ADHESION AND PREVENTING ROAD CRACKING - A method for increased adhesion and prevention of pavement cracking by subsurface application of a composition comprising a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, a binder, and various combinations thereof. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150098760 | Device, As Well As Method For Working Ground Surfaces Or Roadways - In a device for working ground surfaces or roadways comprising a machine frame and a working drum in a drum housing arranged at said machine frame, where no less than one spraying device extending parallel to the working drum and featuring several outlet nozzles for spraying agents arranged next to one another and directed towards the working drum is arranged at the drum housing, where the outlet nozzles comprise one each drivable closing mechanism with a closing element which, in an open position, fully uncovers the nozzle channel of the outlet nozzle and, in a closed position, closes the nozzle channel, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: that a controller drives the closing mechanisms, with the outlet nozzles and the related dosing elements being adapted to one another in such a fashion that the flow cross-section in the outlet nozzle is variable in accordance with the position of the closing element on a specified path between the open position and closed position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150147117 | POLYURETHANE BASED ROADWAY FORMING - Provided herein are roadways containing polyurethane materials. A roadway includes a base layer of a compacted in situ material and/or a wear layer disposed on the base layer. One or both of these layers may include the polyurethane material to bind other components in the layers and to form more robust and durable roadway structures capable of withstanding operating loads of the roadway. In some embodiments, the polyurethane material is added to the wear layer by mixing in situ soil and/or foreign aggregate with polyurethane material or by dispensing the polyurethane material over the existing partially formed wear layer. The base layer may or may not include a polyurethane material. The type, concentration, distribution, and processing of the polyurethane material in the wear layer may be the same or different than that in the base layer. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150307712 | ASPHALT COMPOSITION - An asphalt composition comprising aggregate, bitumen, sulphur and resin-based binder, wherein the resin-based binder comprises a thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and a diluent. Methods of preparing asphalt compositions and asphalt pavements are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150330037 | Method of grinding a two-lane roadway in two passes - An example includes a concrete grinding apparatus with a jackshaft configuration to efficiently transmit torque from an engine to a grinding arbor. An example includes a method of grinding a road lane in two passes. An example includes a vacuum system to generate vacuum with a centrifugal pump to collect debris and cool a grinding arbor. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150337501 | Texture Curing Machine As Well As Method For The Subsequent Treatment Of A Freshly Produced Concrete Layer - In a texture curing machine for the subsequent treatment of freshly produced concrete layers of a predetermined width, in particular concrete roadways extending longitudinally in the direction of travel, comprising a machine frame supported by ground-engaging units, with no less than one texturing device movable transverse to the working direction for applying a texture, by means of multiple texturing tools, into the not yet hardened surface of the concrete layer, and with a controller unit for adjusting the travelling speed in the direction of travel, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: the controller unit captures the travelling speed and/or the traversing speed of the texturing device and, during forward or reverse travel, controls the travelling speed and/or the traversing speed of the texturing device in transverse direction in accordance with a specified texturing angle, with the texturing angle ensuing from the relation of the speeds. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160032536 | METHOD FOR SCANNING AND REPAIRING ROAD CORROSION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - An apparatus including a multidirectional positioning system and a scanner. The scanner scans the volume of a three-dimensional cavity, and the scanner is attached to the multidirectional positioning system. A processor receives volume data of the cavity and stores the volume data in a data storage memory. A material depositing mechanism is attached to the multidirectional positioning system, and the material depositing mechanism is controlled to move with respect to a shape of the cavity based on the volume data stored in the processor so as to fill in the cavity with a filler material. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160032540 | METHOD AND APPRATUS FOR SCANNING AND REPAIRING ROAD DAMAGE - An apparatus includes a multidirectional positioning system, a scanner, a filling head and a scrubbing head. The scanner scans the volume of a three-dimensional road damage, and the scanner is attached to the multidirectional positioning system. The scrubbing head prepares the surface of the three-dimensional road damage, and the scrubbing head is affixed to the multidirectional positioning system. A processor receives volume data of the three-dimensional road damage and stores the volume data in a data storage memory. The filling head is attached to the multidirectional positioning system, and the filling head is controlled to move with respect to a shape of the three-dimensional road damage based on the volume data stored in the processor so as to fill in the three-dimensional road damage with a filling material. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160060820 | Self-Propelled Construction Machine And Method For Controlling A Self-Propelled Construction Machine - The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, which has a chassis having front and rear wheels or running gears in the working direction, a drive device for driving the front and rear wheels or running gears, and a working device. The construction machine has an image capturing unit for capturing an image of the terrain and a display unit on which the captured image is displayed. The image data of the image capturing unit are processed in a data processing unit, which comprises an identification unit and a referencing unit. In the image displayed on the display unit, objects that are relevant to the building project, for example manhole covers, water inlets or curbs, are identified and a spatial data set containing information regarding the position of the identified objects in a reference system which is independent of the movement of the construction machine is determined from the image data of the capturing unit. The construction machine is then controlled in order to carry out translational and/or rotational movements on the terrain and/or to install a structure on the terrain or to alter the terrain on the basis of the spatial data set. As a result, the previously identified objects can be taken into account in the building project. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160069030 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN-SITU CROSS LINKING OF POLYMERS, BITUMEN AND SIMILAR MATERIALS TO INCREASE STRENGTH, TOUGHNESS AND DURABILITY VIA IRRADIATION WITH ELECTRON BEAMS FROM MOBILE ACCELERATORS - A method and system for treating and strengthening material filling a pothole. One or more electron accelerators can be integrated with a mobile unit. The electron accelerators are positioned on the mobile unit to heat, irradiate and treat in-situ, both the base material and a material filling a pothole located proximate to the mobile unit, wherein irradiation of the material by the electron accelerators results in in-situ cross-linking or polymerization of the material and therefore a strengthening and increased durability of the material filling the pothole. Deep heating of the substrate allows pothole repair even under extreme low temperature winter conditions. The in-situ treatment of the material filling the pothole in a road surface to toughens and strengthens the road surface and the filled pothole which results in improved material properties of the surface, enhanced durability, and improved lifetime of the pothole fill. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160090701 | PROCESS FOR COLD-IN-PLACE RECYCLING USING FOAMED ASPHALT AND LUBRICATION ADDITIVE - Cold-in-place asphalt recycling is disclosed. A foamed asphalt may be produced by injecting water and optionally compressed air into a hot asphalt stream. A lubricating surfactant may be added to the hot asphalt stream to improve performance. The foamed asphalt may be mixed with reclaimed material to provide a uniformly coated paving material that can compacted to a desired density. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160103051 | System and Method for Validating Compaction of a Work Site - A system for validating compaction of work material at a work site is provided including a compaction machine. A sensor and a location sensor are associated with the compaction machine. A controller is configured to receive compaction data from the sensor and position data from the location sensor and to determine a structural parameter of the work material based on the compaction data and physical properties of the compaction machine. The controller associates the structural parameter of the work material with the position data. The controller saves structural parameters and associated position data for different locations in the work site and for different layers of work material in the work site and compares the saved structural parameters and associated position data with predetermined structural design criteria for corresponding locations and layers in the work site. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160115654 | Adjustable Width Trail Paver - An adjustable width trail paver comprising a prime mover, an adjustable width paver, moveable and controllable materials conveyor, a controller, a base mold, and a trimmer; the control having pivot, tilt, raise, and fold features to move or control the materials conveyor around obstacles along the path to be paved; a prime mover with hydraulically telescoping frame; an adjustable width paver having interchangeable molds or hydraulically expanding pressure compensated side plates; and, methods for achieving continuous paving near or around obstacles along a path to be paved utilizing the adjustable width trail paver. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160122950 | METHOD OF REDUCING ALKALI-SILICA REACTION FOR EMBEDDING AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MITIGATING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF FREEZE-THAW IN CONCRETE - A method for forming a concrete slab at a location subject to freezing temperatures is disclosed. Additionally, a method for forming a concrete slab with aggregate embedded at the exposed surface of the concrete slab is disclosed. The method contemplates utilization of a waterproof concrete mix. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160130769 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - A method of repairing a damaged portion formed in a roadway includes drilling a plurality of boreholes in an interior surface of the damaged portion and filling the damaged portion and the boreholes with a fill material. The fill material may comprise a binding agent, such as a resin, and aggregate mixture. The boreholes operate to anchor the fill material in the damaged portion to increase the life of the repair. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160137843 | RECYCLED ROOM-TEMPERATURE ASPHALT COMPOSITION AND ROAD PAVING METHOD - The present invention provides a recycled room-temperature asphalt composition characterized by comprising: 60-93 wt % of asphalt concrete recycled aggregates; 0.1-30 wt % of new aggregates or recycled aggregates for concrete; and 2-5 wt % of a limestone powder, and a road paving method using the same, thereby increasing resource recycling and resource saving effects, exhibiting environmental characteristics due to the non-generation of green-house gases and harmful gases, allowing immediate pavement construction at room temperature, facilitating pavement construction even when the pavement surface is humid, reducing the duration of works, reducing construction costs, allowing early opening after the pavement construction, improving fluidity, adhesion, chemical resistance, and cracking resistance, and maximizing durability and performance through the reduction in the drying shrinkage. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160160453 | SURFACING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface includes a conduit configured to transfer a spreadable material and a material application and dispersal device (MADD) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The MADD includes at least one material application mechanism (MAM) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The system also includes a pressurization device coupled in flow communication with the conduit and the MADD. The pressurization device is configured to channel the spreadable material into the at least one MAM and to generate a positive pressure within the at least one MAM to facilitate delivering the spreadable material to the pavement surface. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160177517 | Transition On The Fly | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160201271 | SURFACE TREATED PAVEMENT AND METHODS FOR TREATING PAVEMENT SURFACES TO IMPROVE CHIP RETENTION | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160251810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEVELING RECLAIMED WORK SURFACES | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160376752 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PAVED ROAD - The present invention relates to a method for repairing a paved road that comprises forming a repair section by removing a damaged part of a concrete pavement or an asphalt pavement, and repairing by shooting in the repair section rapid-set blended concrete wherein concrete having improved fluidity as a result of mixing normal concrete having compressive strength of 21-30 MPa with bubbles of 20-40% of the volume of the normal concrete is mixed with a high-early-strength mixture material; and high-performance rapid-set blended concrete wherein a high-early-strength mixture material and a high-durability mixture material are mixed together. The method can thereby facilitate early opening of the repaired section, easy construction and easy maintenance by reducing construction costs and by attaining high strength and high durability. | 12-29-2016 |
