Field 2: Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Construction

#1 Bituminous Concrete Paving G 45 min
Producer: Washington State DOT
A 1984 training tape that covers (1) preliminary checks and equipment (2) surface preparation and tack coats (3) hot mix delivery, paving, compaction, and final project acceptance.

#2 Introduction to Asphalt Materials G/F 26 min
Producer: Transportation Information Exchange
Explains basic types of asphalt, ways to liquefy asphalt and the various types of asphalt emulsions and their uses. Also covered is the installation process as well as the advantages of specific asphalt.

#3 Recycling Procedures G/F 39 min
Producer: Montana State University
This instructional tape covers hot and cold asphalt recycling techniques. The limitations of hot recycling are addressed as are the advantages and disadvantages of both hot and cold asphalt recycling.

#5 Bituminous Plant Inspection G 37 min
Producer: WSDOT
This 1984 tape covers the basics of bituminous plants. Subjects include materials, batch plant operations and drum-mix plants.

#10 Basics of Local Road Engineering F 60 min
Producer: Cornell Local Roads
Basic design considerations for rural roads are covered. Subjects include: capacity, geometrics, drainage, pavements and safety. Frost heaves, pavement life curves, signage and many more details are given.

#13 Pavement and Asphalt Techniques G/F 55 min
Producer: Montana State University
Lecture on the elementary principles of pavement design and asphalt includes emphasis on good drainage and factors affecting pavement design.

#17 Recycling Roads with Asphalt Emulsions G 20 min
Producer: Asphalt Institute
Methods and materials used to recycle low-volume road materials and to construct asphalt strengthened pavement bases are highlighted. Both central plant and in-place operations are shown.

#18 Principles of Quality Concrete G 26 min
Producer: Portland Cement Assoc.
This video shows how to utilize materials and processes to come up with the best quality concrete possible. Hydration and the water-cement ratio are discussed as they apply to the strength of the concrete. The video shows various surveys and examples of different grades of concrete.

#19 Transporting and Placing Quality Concrete G 27 min
Producer: Portland Cement Assoc.
This video covers how quality concrete should be transported and placed at the work site, showing how best to ensure that the final product is one which will be of high quality and will be long-lasting.

#20 Finishing and Curing Quality Concrete G 27 min
Producer: Portland Cement Assoc.
This video goes into detail on the finishing and curing of quality concrete. Decorative curing and finishing, as well as functional curing and finishing, are discussed.

#25 Soil-Cement Inspection and Field Control G 18 min
Producer: Portland Cement Association
Basic training film on soil-cement inspection in the field shows recommended procedures for inspecting soil-cement pavement under construction, using both in-place and central-plant-mixed soil cement.

#26 Lime-Versatile Stabilizer in Construction G 26 min
Producer: National Lime Association
Establishing a low-cost way to firm up poor clay is included. Incorporation of lime for better base grade material is covered and the program also describes uses of lime from the raw stone (limestone) to finished product. Construction procedures on road bases are included.

#27 Concrete Street Construction G 12 min
Producer: Portland Cement Association
Designed to show public works directors, city engineers and staff, consulting engineers and contractors the methods used in building good concrete street.

#55 Cold Bituminous Paving G/F 8 min
Producer: Wisconsin DOT
This video/slide show discusses the use of cold mix recycling as a cost efficient method on limited traffic highways. The video show the actual paving process and describes the procedure by which old pavement is recycled and new overlay applied.

#73 Asphalt Recycling in Minnesota G/F 23 min
Producer: Minnesota DOT
The tape provides information on the correct procedure for recycling asphalt and tells when it is appropriate. Recycling as an alternative method for both cities and counties is also discussed.

#77 Inspection of Concrete Part 1: Preplacement Inspection G 37 min
Producer: Portland Cement Association
This program details general concepts of inspection, communication and preconstruction conferences, excavation and foundations, forming for concreting, placing reinforcement and embedments, proper location and inspection of control and construction joints, and final inspection before placement of concrete.

#78 Inspection of Concrete Part 2: Placement Inspection G 40 min
Producer: Portland Cement Association
Part two of this program details placing principles, placing techniques and equipment, consolidation of concrete in forms, joint construction and good practices, finishing of concrete surfaces, and reports documentation.

#79 Inspection of Concrete Part 3: Postplacement Inspection G 34 min
Producer: Portland Cement Association
Part three of this series details curing and protection of concrete after completion of placement, removal of forms and restoring during the curing period, and sawing off joints in paving work.

#122 Uses of Asphalt-Rubber G 12 min
Producer: Asphalt Rubber Producers Group
Rubber tires, a solid waste problem, are recycled and used in asphalt-rubber cement. Flexible and water-proof asphalt-rubber pavements are resistant to cracking and distortion.

#182 Subsurface Utility Engineering: A Technology for the 90's G 13 min
Producer: Virginia DOT
This program's purpose is to provide accurate information on the horizontal and vertical location of underground utility facilities during the early development of highway projects. This information can be used in the location and design of highway improvement projects to minimize conflicts with underground utilities.

#195 Detecting Flawed and Nonstandard Concrete G 27 min 15 sec
Producer: Virginia DOT
This video illustrates how to check for screed breakdown, delayed finishing form breakage, mix contamination or suspected cracking in concrete. It explains the procedures and equipment used by Virginia DOT Research Council in examining the microstructure of concrete to determine the quality of the ingredients and workmanship used.

#196 Field Testing Concrete (3 Parts) G 34 min
Producer: Washington State DOT
This tape provides a basic view of field testing. Part one discusses sampling techniques and temperature considerations. Part two explains slump tests and cylinder testing. Part three covers air content consideration. This video is targeted to supervisors and inspectors.

#200 Surface Placement G 18 min
Producer: Washington State DOT
This tape demonstrates the procedures, personnel, equipment and paperwork requirements in Washington State for inspection of the construction of the aggregate base course. This tape covers the inspection of materials, project layout, surveying, equipment, subgrade and traffic control.

#206 Asphalt-Rubber Hot Mix: The Amarillo District's Experience G 13 min 15 sec
Producer: Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Trans.
The advantages and disadvantages of using asphalt-rubber are explained. Lab results for different mixes are also illustrated.

#219 Keyed Rip Rap G 12 min
Producer: FHWA
This program discusses erosion prevention along river banks using keyed rip rap rather than conventional rip rap. Keyed rip rap uses fewer rocks which are compacted together to achieve a more solid, uniform look. It prevents erosion better than conventional methods.

#220 Embankment Compaction Control: Family of Curves G 14 min 57 sec
Producer: FHWA
This video examines uniform and adequate compaction of subgrade soils. By using a one-point soil compaction system with a family of curves, you can save money and obtain an accurate measure of target density.

#233 City Streets: The Concrete Advantage G 12 min
Producer: Portland Cement Association
Concrete on city streets has many advantages, including low cost, minimal maintenance, long life, and safety.

#235 Street Scene G 30 min
Producer: Steel Grip Systems
Steel Grip products are cement additives that give cement a dry texture and make it unnecessary to use forms during repairs. This video discusses the advantages of using Steel Grip products for sidewalk, curb, and street repairs.

#254 Maintaining Asphalt Roads: Blade Pitching G 11 min 45 sec
Producer: New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department
This video describes blade pitching techniques that correct rutted-shoved out areas, large alligator cracks and potholes due to more vehicles, heavier loads, weather damage and age.

#257 Hydrated Lime: Key to Improved Asphalt Pavements G 21 min
Producer: National Lime Association
This video deals with the use of hydrated lime as an anti-stripping agent and with its use to reduce age hardening and low temperature cracking.

#260 Superpave G 5 min
Producer: SHRP
This video describes the performance-based binder and mix-design specifications that have been developed to resolve asphalt concrete pavement problems of the past.

#264 Finding Better Ways G 19 min
Producer: SHRP
Cost-effective pavement repair materials to patch potholes, seal cracks and joints, and complete small repairs are the subject of this video.

#266 Rehabilitation of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements Using Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays G 17 min 35 sec
Producer: NAPA

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