ASPHALT PAVEMENT INDUSTRY
National organization representing the asphalt industry
Nationl asphalt pavement organizaation focusing on research and technology
Joint collaboration between asphalt pavement associations
Enviornmental information on Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)
A group led by individuals in the public and private sectors who are committed to the development of Warm Mix Asphalt in the United States.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
The Caltrans Office of Materials Engineering & Testing Services, home of the California Test Method (CTM)
Caltrans Office of the Office Engineer
Information on project bidding as well as Standard Specifications and SSPs
Caltrans Division of Engineering Services
Information provided by the office within Caltrans that provides engineering services and support
Caltrans Hot Mix Asphalt Page
A page of resources published by the Caltrans Division of Construction that may be of interest to the Hot Mix Asphalt industry.
CalAPA Section 39 Resources Page
Caltrans, CalAPA, and other industry partners worked for several years conducting a complete rewrite of the Caltrans Standard Specification Section 39 (for HMA paving). The most current version of the specification was published on June of 2009.
Please visit the CalAPA Section 39 Resource Page by clicking HERE to download the new specifications and access other related information.
Caltrans PG Binder Specifications
An overview of Caltrans' implementation of the PG Binder Specifications. Here you can find the environmental maps and policy on binder grade selection
Caltrans Procedural Directives
Archive of procedural directives that provide guidance for Caltrans personnel on implementing departmental policy as it relates to construciton
An archive of Caltrans Policy Bulletins (CPB's), which provide additional guidance from Caltrans Headquarters Construction to field offices on implementing directives and other official Caltrans positions
Caltrans Non-Standard Specifications
A collection of various Caltrans Non-Standard Standards and Specifications (NSSP's) compiled by the California Pavement Preservation Center at California State University, Chico. Maintenance Technical Advisory Guides (MTAG's) also are posted on this site.
Caltrans-industry joint Rock Products Committee
A joint committee comprised of Caltrans and industry representatives who meet quarterly to collaborate on specifications, standards and other technical and policy matters.
Caltrans Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Manual for Use by Local Agencies
The Caltrans Local Assistance Office publishes the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Manual to provide quality assurance guidelines for materials used in Federal-aid highway projects off the State Highway System.
Caltrans Division of Construction Forms and Construction Manual
The Caltrans Division of Construction has numerous forms available on-line, including "CEM" forms and checklists for hot mix asphalt production, job mix forumula verification, renewal, testing and more. There is also a link to the Caltrans construction manual.
Caltrans Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) Usage Guide
A manual published in 2006 with input from industry on the proper use of Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC). The guide provides an overview of OGFC, pros and cons, criteria for use and best practices for placement, testing and acceptance.
ASPHALT RESEARCH
A collaboration between U.C. Berkeley and U.C. Davis
California Pavement Preservation Center
A joint effort between local, state and federal agencies, as well as academia, to promote longer-life pavement
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
California Chip Seal Association
California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)
