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Everyday Asphalt

Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/30d. Total Eps: 15

Join the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association, host Jim Warren, and an all-star lineup of outstanding industry professionals for practical, lively discussions about asphalt pavement materials, design, construction, and maintenance.

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Mastering Asphalt Plant Operations

Season 2 · Episode 2

Thursday, February 20, 2025 • Duration 01:01:19

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we welcome renowned Asphalt Plant Consultant TJ Young. With over 40 years in the industry, TJ has worked on plants across the nation, serving as a manufacturer, consultant, educator, and production manager. His deep expertise in asphalt plant operations and maintenance offers invaluable insights into achieving high quality and productivity.

Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of asphalt plants, diving into key operational principles that maximize "Up Time" and ensure durable, long-lasting mix. How would you rate your current plant knowledge on a scale of 1 to 5? Tune in for a knowledge boost!

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Road Trip Recap: The Best of 2024

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, January 16, 2025 • Duration 48:26

2024 marked Everyday Asphalt’s Road Trip Edition, and what a journey it was! With an array of amazing guests and insightful topics, it's definitely worth taking a ride down memory lane. This month, join us as we revisit the highlights of 2024, showcasing the best of the best in asphalt. You might even find yourself inspired to revisit some of these episodes and catch anything you missed the first time around. We’ll see you there!

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Asphalt Testing Fundamentals

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, December 19, 2024 • Duration 53:42

The key to ensuring quality asphalt is testing—but how, when, and where you test can significantly affect your results. In this episode, Richard Izzo joins Jim Warren for an in-depth discussion on testing fundamentals, procedures, and the critical role this process plays in guaranteeing quality asphalt pavement.

Learn why quality asphalt doesn’t just meet specifications—it creates durable, long-lasting mixes. Curious about how a spatula and bowl can influence test results? Wondering how long to submerge a Gmb sample in the water tank? Tune in to uncover the answers and explore the science behind the process!

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Innovating the Future of Asphalt

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, November 21, 2024 • Duration 56:17

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we travel to Texas A&M University for an engaging discussion with Dr. Amy Epps-Martin. Join us as we dive into the next generation of graduates entering the workforce, explore current research, and examine real-world applications that shape our industry’s future.

Discover what’s on the horizon—both short-term and long-term—and learn what actions we can take today to empower the next generation!

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The Science Behind Rocks and Roadways

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 46:53

This month’s edition of Everyday Asphalt ventures into the quarry to uncover the world of rocks and the Surface Aggregate Classification (SAC) system. Dr. Jon Epps and Richard Izzo join the conversation to explain when, where, how, and why specific aggregates are essential for roadway surfaces—and the challenges that come with it.

We’ll explore geography, geology, aggregate testing, supply and demand, and what it takes to ensure the right rock ends up on the right road. Wondering how many SAC A sources exist in Texas?

Tune in and find out!

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Asphalt Pavement Heavy-Duty Design Guide

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, September 19, 2024 • Duration 58:20

This month we deep dive into another Asphalt Pavement Quality Initiative effort: TxDOT’s Heavy Duty Pavement Design Guidance Document and related efforts. Our special guests this month include Maintenance Division’s Deputy Director Chris Henry, and Pavement Analysis and Design’s Branch Manager Ruben Carrasco.

Our program takes a deep dive into the origins of this effort and what the final products look like and how they will improve performance of Asphalt Pavements in Heavy-Duty Applications. What’s a Heavy-Duty Application? What different about designing one? Come and find out. We also discuss pavement performance, FPS-23, the pavement design guide and much more. Join us for great discussion on asphalt!

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The Science and Art of Building Asphalt Pavement

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 59:01

Join us this month on the August Edition of Everyday Asphalt as we deep dive into the science and art of asphalt paving and how award-winning pavements make longer-lasting pavements. This month's guests include Chuck Fuller (TXAPA) and our special guest, San Angelo District's Director of Maintenance, Jordan Sefcik. Our dive takes us inside the awards program to review projects that meet the high bar and the typical issues they must overcome to win at the highest level. We also look at a case study project in San Angelo and how TxDOT and the Contractor made this a project worth the trip. Use these tips and examples to fine-tune your projects this summer. You might be at the winner's table next year! Join us for another smooth asphalt ride!

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TXAPA Summer Road Trip

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, July 18, 2024 • Duration 39:04

The July Everyday Asphalt edition takes you on the road and to the studio for a review of past episodes and a discussion of new programs, specialty mixes, binders, additives, and applications. Asphalt never settles for the status quo. The Asphalt Industry is constantly working to push performance limits and provide new opportunities. Listen now and learn more about the HCWP, Thick Lift Paving, modified TOM, and PFCs. Enjoy the Ride!

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How to Simplify Your Asphalt Pavement Projects

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, June 20, 2024 • Duration 47:12

If you want a simple formula for successful asphalt pavement design and construction, join Jim and Chuck to explore the new Asphalt Pavement Design & Construction Guide. This user-friendly Guide, built on principles of uniformity and consistency, offers strategies for smooth project execution from bid development to final inspection. It also connects you to key design resources, evaluation tools, and the new 341M specification for municipal paving projects. Available online and in print, it’s your one-stop shop.

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How 1.7-Miles of Alabama Asphalt Impacts Texas Roads

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 01:11:06

Are you curious how a 1.7-mile oval track in Alabama influences Texas roads? Join Jim Warren and special guest Buzz Powell, former NCAT Test Track associate director, to discover the answer. NCAT's research has driven significant advancements in pavement performance nationwide. Learn what insights will shape the future of Texas roads during this edition of Everyday Asphalt!

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