SKOKIE, Ill.--Deteriorating roads are a consistent dilemma
for cities and counties. To add to an already costly problem,
a century of urbanization has depleted the once plentiful
aggregate supply, causing materials to come either from distant
quarries at increased cost or from local sources with marginal
quality. These factors have increased the interest in full-depth
reclamation (FDR), the process of recycling materials from
deteriorated asphalt pavement, and with the addition of cement,
creating a new stabilized base.
Full-Depth Reclamation: Recycling Roads Saves Money and
Natural Resources, a full-color brochure available from
Portland Cement Association, describes the construction process
of creating a new road foundation by recycling the existing
worn out asphalt roadway. The brochure explains how FDR with
cement conserves virgin construction materials and makes smart
economic and strategic sense for road rebuilding. Conditions
where FDR are most appropriate are also highlighted.
For more information or to order, visit the PCA
Bookstore at www.cement.org/bookstore.
Orders can also be placed by calling 800-868-6733.
About PCA
Based in Skokie, Ill., the Portland Cement Association represents
cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts
market development, engineering, research, education, and
public affairs programs.
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