The construction of a new road – whether from asphalt or concrete – requires the production of an excellently bonded pavement structure, beginning with a stable base layer and going all the way to a precisely levelled surface course.

What are the most important criteria to be considered? What methods need to be applied? What machines used?

Construction of base layers

The base layer of a road lays the foundation for the upper pavement structure. It must offer excellent bearing capacity, be capable of withstanding a broad range of different climatic conditions, and remain functional over several decades. What materials are used for the construction of base layers? What properties do they need to possess?
Asphalt paving
Asphalt compaction
Inset concrete paving
Offset concrete paving

The work of asphalting and lighting
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