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"Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specifications" class
Wednesday, Nov. 18
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Caltrans Materials Lab, 7177 Opportunity Road, San Diego Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 791-5044 Register HERE9:30 a.m. to noon
County of San Diego, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego.
Contact: Tony Grasso (909) 362-9192 Details HERE
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"Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specifications" class
Thursday, Nov. 19
8 a.m. to noon Caltrans Materials Lab, 7177 Opportunity Road, San Diego Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 791-5044 Register HERE
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"Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specifications" class
Tuesday, Dec. 1
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Caltrans Central Region satellite office, 1226 Olive Drive, Bakersfield Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 791-5044 Register HERE
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"Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specifications" class
Wednesday, Dec. 2
8 a.m. to noon
Caltrans Central Region Satellite office, 2015 Shields Ave., Fresno
Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 791-5044
Register HERE
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"Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specifications" class
Tuesday, Feb. 23 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
City of West Sacramento City offices, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, First Floor, West Sacramento
Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 791-5044
Register HERE
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"Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specifications" class
Wednesday, Feb. 24
8 a.m. to noon
City of West Sacramento City offices, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, First Floor, West Sacramento
Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 791-5044
Register HERE
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This weekly bulletin contains the latest news and information of interest to the asphalt pavement industry in California. Please feel free to distribute this newsletter to others who may be interested in asphalt pavements. |
 | Tack Coat best practice workshops draw a crowd, including many agency personnel
| CalAPA-sponsored Tack Coat workshops held last week in Sacramento and Fontana proved popular with industry and agency personnel.
Conducted by the Asphalt Institute and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and with the participation of Caltrans, the free half-day workshops were brimming with useful information and tips to make sure owners get the maximum benefit from utilizing
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| | Bob Humer of the Asphalt Institute at the Fontana workshop. |
tack coat on paving jobs. The workshops took place Nov. 10 in Sacramento and Nov. 12 in Fontana.
Attendees, including many local and state agency personnel, were exposed to practical tips (be sure the tack is spread evenly, allowed to "break" and don't forget vertical edges when applying tack) as well as discussions about emulsions, blending rates and proper use of tack in paving operations.
The trainers were Bob Humer, senior engineer for the Asphalt Institute, and Jason Dietz, construction and materials engineer for the FHWA.
A helpful resource on the topic can be found in the 2009 Caltrans publication "Tack Coat Guidelines" that can be found HERE. Pictures from the workshops can be viewed on the CalAPA Facebook page HERE.
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| | Jason Dietz with the FHWA, standing, conducts a training module at the tack coat workshop in Sacramento. |
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| New 'Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specs & Superpave' classes added in W. Sacramento
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New classes Hayward have been added to the schedule for CalAPA's popular "Caltrans Section 39 HMA Specs & Superpave" class. The classes are filling up quickly so early registration is recommended. An on-line calendar that lists all CalAPA classes and events is HERE.
Half-day "Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 Hot Mix Asphalt Specifications" classes have been added to the schedule for Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of West Sacramento offices, 1110 West Capitol Avenue in West Sacramento. Click HERE to learn more or to sign up. The class will be repeated at the same location Feb. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. Click HERE for the sign-up page for that class.
Classes have already been scheduled for Nov. 18 in San Diego, and again on Nov. 19 in San Diego. Classes are also scheduled for Dec. 1 in Bakersfield and Dec. 2 in Fresno. A flier about the class is HERE.
The classes scheduled for Jan. 6 and 7 in Hayward are already sold
out, but other classes in the Bay Area will be announced soon.
The curriculum was developed under the guidance of the CalAPA Technical Advisory Committee of pavement experts, and reviewed by Caltrans. The classes cover all major changes to the Caltrans specifications, testing and acceptance as they relate to asphalt pavements, including "Superpave." It is a must-attend for engineers, designers, technicians, estimators, paving contractors, agency personnel and anyone else involved in asphalt pavements. The class was made possible through the generous support of CalAPA members.
Our instructor is Paul Curren, P.E., who previously taught this class to more than 500 around the state in 2010 and 2011 to rave reviews. He has years of practical experience working for local agencies and industry.
Early registration for the training class is $99 for CalAPA members, $99 for public agency representatives and academia, and $119 for all others. All attendees will receive a handy reference guide for the material being covered in class. Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration must be completed on-line, and payment must be received prior to the day of the class.
Keep an eye on the Asphalt Insider newsletter for announcements, or watch our virtual calendar of events. tech meetings and classes HERE. For registration questions or general inquiries contact Ritha Nhorn of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044. For questions about the technical content of the class, contact CalAPA's technical consultant, Rita B. Leahy, Ph.D., P.E., at (916) 239-8315.
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| Take our 1-minute 'better-worse' survey
| It's that time of year again -- time to take our annual "Better-Worse" survey. Click HERE to tell us what you think.
The survey, in its sixth year, is only one question: Do you think 2016 will be better or worse than 2015 for your company or  organization? You may add a written comment if you wish.
The results from the non-scientific survey will be featured in an upcoming issue of Asphalt Insider, as well as in the forecast issue of the CalAPA magazine, California Asphalt.
For a story about the results from last year's survey, click HERE.
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| Asphalt burn safety resources
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The presentation on asphalt burn safety, which took place at the CalAPA Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo last month in Sacramento, certainly achieved its intended result: raising awareness about the proper way for first responders to handle those who have been burned by hot asphalt.
Barry Gundersen, a safety consultant from New Zealand who put on  the presentation, has agreed to return to California next year for an encore performance at the Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference in Ontario. In the meantime, the Asphalt Institute, a CalAPA partner, has just released a DVD on asphalt burn safety titled "Cooling Asphalt Burns." There are also companion printed materials that may be utilized by safety professionals.
To order the DVD and other safety materials, click HERE to visit the Asphalt Institute webpage and click on the "store" link.
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| San Diego Technical Meeting to be held Nov. 18; will focus on technical, environmental issues
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The CalAPA San Diego Technical Committee will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 18 to discuss various technical and environmental issues. All CalAPA members and agency personnel are welcome to attend.
The meeting will take place at the County of San Diego building, 5510 Overland Ave. in San Diego. The meeting will be in a new room location: Third floor conference room. Click HERE  for details and to RSVP.
CalAPA Deputy Executive Director Tony Grasso will give an overview of the technical presentations delivered at the Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference, as well as updates on several environmental issues that may impact pavement maintenance. Grasso is principal staff to the CalAPA Envrionmental Committee.
In addition, the meeting will feature regular agency reports and a roundtable discussion of technical issues. For more information, contact Grasso at (909) 362-9192.
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| Welcome aboard: Hardy & Harper
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CalAPA is pleased to welcome its newest paving contractor member, Hardy & Harper Inc.
Based in Santa Ana, Hardy & Harper began over 60 years ago as a small asphalt patch and repair company. Dan T. Maas, CEO, is a  third-generation owner of Hardy & Harper and has driven the growth of the company. Through the years and generations, they have specialized at working with asphalt, both on a large and small scale. Hardy & Harper offers a multitude of services relating to asphalt paving, such as asphalt removal and replacement, new grade and pave, skin patching, overlays, and much more. Hardy & Harper also provides concrete, seal coat and striping services. For more information, click HERE to visit their website or call (714) 444-1851. |
| Tech Term of the Week
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Each week we highlight a word, acronym or other reference commonly used in the asphalt pavement industry in California.
COLD IN-PLACE RECYCLING (CIR): A process in which a portion of an existing bituminous pavement is pulverized or milled, and then the reclaimed material is mixed with rejuvenation oils or emulsions, emulsion or other new binder and, when needed, virgin aggregates (to ensure correct grading). The binder used most often is emulsified asphalt with or without a softening agent. The resultant blend is placed as a base for a subsequent overlay or surface treatment. The reclaimed material can also be mixed with rejuvenation agents without the addition of new binder.
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| Quote of the Week
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"From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life." Arthur Ashe
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CalAPA offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 & 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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We hope you enjoy CalAPA's Asphalt Insider. We are committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information on technical issues, regulation, news and events in California that may impact the asphalt pavement industry. Click HERE to contact us with any comments or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Russell W. SnyderExecutive Director California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) |
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