eTXAPA Newsletter

The Fundamentals of Asphalt+New Technology, and Paving and Compaction seminars will take place October 9/10, 23/24, 30/31, and November 7/8. Day one is calibrated for engineers, designers, and city managers. The agenda will kick off with Planning for Success which covers the key topics you should discuss at the Pre-Paving Meeting to ensure a successful project followed by educational modules covering Asphalt Binders, Asphalt Aggregates, Asphalt Mix Design, and Asphalt Pavement Mix Types.

After breaking for lunch, day one resumes with the New Technology portion of the program. Representatives from TXAPA will be on hand to present an in-depth look at the most current technology affecting asphalt pavement outcomes including the design and use of Super Pave Mixes, the Overlay Test Procedure, the Hamburg Test Procedure, and the Shear Test Procedure.

On day two, Larry Welch will be on hand to deliver his famous all-day Paving and Compaction seminar. Welch, a TxDOT veteran and certification instructor at the Hot Mix Asphalt Center in Buda, Texas will share his over thirty years of experience during this asphalt pavement workshop. Day two is geared to the "boots on the ground," targeting road crews, field supervisors, and superintendents.

Participants will learn:

• Safety: what is a safe working environment and how do you create one?
• Planning for success: the Pre-Paving Meeting and other communication strategies
• Milling and prep: surface preparation for successful overlays
• Paving material handling: handle materials safely and efficiently from stockpile to project
• Paver principles: best practices and proper methods for quality paving
• Compaction: best practices and optimal techniques for compaction

Two-Day Seminar: Fundamentals of Asphalt+New Technology with Paving and Compaction

• Houston October 9, 2018 – October 10, 2018
• McAllen October 23, 2018 – October 24, 2018
• College Station October 30, 2018 – October 31, 2018
• San Antonio November 7, 2018 – November 8, 2018

One-Day Seminar: Paving and Compaction

• Dallas November 29, 2018 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Tyler December 4, 2018 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Amarillo December 17, 2018 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This year’s Transportation Short Course will be the 92nd such meeting in the Texas Department of Transportation’s history. Both TxDOT and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) are proud of this long-standing record of collaboration and cooperation. Over the years, the Short Course has provided a unique opportunity to exchange important technical information that improves transportation in Texas. TxDOT planners and their TTI colleagues are developing an excellent program, and we are confident the conference will be of value to all who attend.

Visit https://events.tti.tamu.edu/conference/2018-transportation-short-course/ to view the full article online.

The 2018 Annual TACERA Conference will be held October 15-18, 2018 at the Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel. This hotel is located at 111 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. This conference was held at the same location and will have a similar format as last year's gathering EXCEPT we will be celebrating 30 years this year!

Larry Welch will be on hand representing TXAPA and our fine members!

Visit https://tacera1.com/page-18103 to view the full article online.

In our October webinar, we delve deeper into Chapter Nine of the Guide, specifically, Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation Methods, as an addendum to last month's webinar on Asphalt Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation.

Visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2200185833110497804 to view the full article online.

This year's annual meeting was hands-down our most successful yet! We had approximately 600 attendees, which is 100 more than we have ever had! We raised 501k for the TXAPA Scholarship Program exceeding last year's total by a whopping 200k!

On top of it all, we were supported by members like you who sponsored events, donated to the Live and Silent Auction, bid on items, and in general graced us with your presence. It wouldn't be TXAPA without YOU! 

We were also fortunate to have had our Partners in Quality with us representing another robust turnout for TxDOT. 

Finally, we extend a very special THANK YOU to Dr. Jon Epps of TTI. Once again, his work as emcee brought so much extra value to the program! For a full meeting recap with pictures, be on the lookout for the Winter 2018 edition of Texas Asphalt! 

The TxDOT Highway Letting is October 2 and 3. The tonnage report is brought to you by Whitley & Siddons.

Please note that in our efforts to bring you more timely information, the TxDOT Letting Report is posted to the TXAPA website at the link above even before the newsletter goes out.

We will be sending the Letting Report each month in separate email starting with the November 6-7 letting.

For the full letting schedule, click here.

Visit http://www.texasasphalt.org/reports to view the full article online.

Click the link below for Technical Sessions and watch for our full meeting recap in the Winter Edition of Texas Asphalt!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=523533&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

This chapter covers Asphalt Pavement Maintenance and Pavement Rehabilitation Methods, emphasizing long-term pavement repairs over short-term repairs as long-term repairs are more useful for mitigating further pavement damage. The chapter also provides definitions for Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation as a structure for the discussion to follow.

Visit https://vimeo.com/292370489 to view the full article online.

In an industry surrounded by opportunities and challenges, it takes care and insight to stay a few ahead of your competitors. New technologies, new strategies, and insight into the industry’s future direction can help your company drive its competitive advantages, expand its operations, and achieve greater success.

Visit http://www.asphaltpavement.org/annualmeeting to view the full article online.

Indianapolis, Indiana welcomes the World of Asphalt Show & Conference and co-located AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo February 12-14, 2019. Over 450 of the industry's leading manufacturers and service providers in the aggregate, asphalt, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety industry sectors come together at World of Asphalt to showcase their latest products and technologies. National Asphalt Pavement Association's People, Plants & Paving Conference takes place at the show making it the ideal spot to train your team.

Visit https://www.worldofasphalt.com/visit/register/ to view the full article online.

TXAPA anticipates the second annual Asphalt Road-eo to draw participants from eight universities!

Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/student-competitions to view the full article online.

Our Paving and Compaction only seminars are being pushed back to 2019. Click here for details.

Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/calendar_list.asp to view the full article online.

Auction Committee Chair Joe Cruz with Grammy Award winning recording artist Rick Trevino and the winners of Mr. Trevino's signed guitar, Myles and Chris McKemie.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=521838&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

Join us in recognizing Quality Pavements and People!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=523992&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

LASTRADA Partners provides the construction materials and geotechnical industry with individualized software solutions backed with advanced engineering expertise and support. The engineers at LASTRADA Partners implement and support LASTRADA. LASTRADA has been in use in the construction materials and geotechnical industry since 1996. Today, it is the leading Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in the construction materials industry. LASTRADA integrates construction materials testing, statistical process control, mix design, quality management, all laboratory processes, sample reporting, PLC’s, ERP’s, ticketing into one system. No matter what your goals are LASTRADA Partners has the technology and expertise to put to work with your own to achieve those goals.

Visit http://www.lastradapartners.com to view the full article online.

Did you know about PaveXpress, a scoping tool to help you create simplified pavement designs while taking into account key engineering inputs?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=521836&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

Explore and analyze IRI data in the FHWA Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database to gain insights into the factors that have historically governed and/or influenced the change in pavement IRI over time.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=521837&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

If you have been having trouble accessing the TXAPA website, it may be because we don’t have the correct information for you in our Member Database. If you know your email address, you can retrieve BOTH your username and password by following the steps after you click "Login." If that doesn’t work, please call the office at (512) 312-2099 or email Kelli Mofle.

Please join us in congratulating Humberto Uresti, our Level 1A Technician of the Year!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=523993&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

Please join us in congratulating Jose Mata, our Level 2 Technician of the Year!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=524096&issueID=56789 to view the full article online.

Fall certification and training classes through the HMAC are filling up fast! Check on the schedule online.

Visit https://www.txhmac.org/class-schedule/ to view the full article online.

 

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