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Southern California Contractor's Dinner
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Dal Rae Restaurant
9023 E. Washington Blvd.
Pico Rivera
Contact: Sophie You (916) 791-5044
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HMA Pavement Smoothness Class
Friday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to noon
Caltrans District 11 Lab Conference Room, 7177 Opportunity Road, San Diego
Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 781-5044
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HMA Pavement Smoothness Class
Friday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Caltrans District 11 Lab Conference Room, 7177 Opportunity Road, San Diego
Contact: Ritha Nhorn (916) 781-5044
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Annual CalAPA Golf Tournament set for Thursday, Sept. 22 in Industry Hills Click HERE to sign up! Contact Sophie You of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 for sponsorship opportunities. *REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo Oct. 26 & 27, Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento. Click HERE for details. Contact Sophie You of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 for sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.
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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. |
 | New versions of free pavement smoothness, intelligent compaction software released
| A new version of the ProVAL pavement smoothness software has been released, improving some features and fixing some technical bugs. Click HERE to download the free software.
ProVAL has been incorporated into specifications for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), FHWA Federal Lands and U.S. state departments of transportation. A consultant, the Transtec Group. provides ProVAL user support and training in cooperation with the FHWA and assists state DOTs during the process of incorporating the software into specifications.
For more information, contact George Chank of Transtec Group, a GKChang(at)TheTranstecGroup(dot)com or via phone at: (510) 451-6233.
The Transtec Group also announced that a new version of the free Veta intelligent compaction software is available. the software is developed and maintained by Transtec in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It can be downloaded HERE.
Intelligent Compaction (IC) refers to the compaction of road materials, such as soils, aggregate bases, or asphalt pavement materials, using modern vibratory rollers equipped with an integrated measurement system, an on-board computer reporting system, Global Positioning System (GPS)-based mapping, and optional feedback control. IC rollers can facilitate real-time compaction monitoring and timely adjustments to the compaction process by integrating measurement, documentation and control system. Veta intelligent compaction software is a tool for IC data viewing and reporting.
Editor's Note: the "@" symbol and the (.) symbol in the e-mail address above has been replaced by ("at") and {"dot") to deter malicious spam software.
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| Half-day HMA pavement smoothness classes to take place Sept. 23 in San Diego |
A half-day class focusing exclusively on pavement smoothness, including delving into recent changes in Caltrans smoothness specifications, technology and paving practices, has been added to the CalAPA technical training calendar for on Friday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon in San Diego. Sign-up for the class HERE. The class will be repeated in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the same location. Sign up for the afternoon class HERE.
The classes are taught by CalAPA member Mike Robinson, P.E.,
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who has years of practical knowledge, having worked at Caltrans, for CalAPA-member companies and as a paving consultant. A flier that contains details about the half-day class can be downloaded HERE. Pavement designers, specifiers, paving contractors, agency personnel, inspectors and others are strongly encouraged to attend.
The classes are being held at the Caltrans District 11 facility, 7177 Opportunity Road, Lab Conference Room, in San Diego.
The classes will cover spec changes and terminology, measuring smoothness, incentives and disincentives, inspection and acceptance, smoothness technology, effective use of the ProVal software, the Inertial Profiler, IRI, grinding plans, "Superpave" considerations and more. The course curriculum has been developed under the guidance of the CalAPA Technical Advisory Committee and reviewed by Caltrans.
Each attendee will receive a handy reference workbook, and also a certificate verifying that they have completed four (4) hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) of technical instruction.
The fee for the class is $99 for CalAPA members and agency personnel, and $119 for all others.
Watch the Asphalt Insider newsletter for announcements on other technical classes to be held around the state. To view the entire on-line calendar of all upcoming CalAPA technical classes and events, click HERE.
Smooth pavements can have many benefits beyond just an enjoyable ride. To learn more, click HERE to visit the Asphalt Pavement Alliance web page devoted to the topic.
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| Guide to proper markings for storage tanks
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The National Asphalt Pavement Association, a CalAPA partner, has published a helpful guide on the proper markings on storage tanks and contrainers for asphalt cement and other liquids. The  bulletin can be found HERE.
The guide also contains information to help owners and operators comply with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's final Hazard Communication requirements for marking of any container, including laboratory containers.
For more information, contact Howard Marks of NAPA at (301) 731-4748.
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| Program set for Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo Oct. 26-27 in Sacramento
| Registration is now open for the Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo, which will take place Oct. 26 & 27 in Sacramento. Click HERE for details and to sign up.
Caltrans Chief Engineer Karla Sutliff will be the keynote speaker,
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discussing Caltrans sustainability and innovation initiatives. Will Kempton, executive director of Transportation California, an advocacy group, will also be speaking about the outlook for a comprehensive state transportation funding plan.
The program also features technical presentations on a number of topics, including the use of reclaimed asphalt in pavement mixes, pavement smoothness standards and technology, achieving optimum compaction in the field and effective partnering techniques.
The event will feature a gala reception on the evening of Day 1, and a popular exhibitor area and equipment displays. As always, exhibit space goes fast and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Sophie You of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 for details. Click HERE for additional information for exhibitors and sponsors.
Pascal Mascarenhas with Vulcan Materials poses a question at a previous CalAPA conference.
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 | Caltrans worker killed on Antelope Valley Freeway
| There were many different ways to identify Jorge Lopez. Husband. Father of three grown children. Electrician. Longtime Caltrans employee.
Now Lopez has another distinction no one wants: the 185th Caltrans worker killed on the job.
Lopez, 57, was struck by a big rig Sept. 1 as he was standing outside his vehicle on State Route 14 in Acton, in Los Angeles County. The 16-year Caltrans employee was pronounced dead at
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the scene.
The governor offered up his condolences, and state flags were flown at half-staff. And this week, like every week, thousands of highway workers will go back out there and put their lives on the line for the cause of safe, well-maintained roads.
You can honor them by slowing down and moving over when you approach highway work zones. To contribute to a fund for the families of fallen highway workers, click HERE. The fund is maintained by the non-profit California Transportation Foundation, which has the active support of many CalAPA members, including two who serve on the CTF Board of Directors: Mary Rotelli with Teichert and Chris Gerber with G3 Quality.
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Each week we highlight a word, acronym or other reference commonly used in the asphalt pavement industry in California.
MEDIUM CURING ASPHALT (MC): Liquid asphalt composed of asphalt cement and a kerosene-type diluent of medium volatility.
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"Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous."
Confucius |
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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. Snyder, CAE Executive Director California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) |
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