Cold Mix Paving
http://koolkoncepts.com/contact-us Canyon Lake Cold Mix Paving is the process of mixing aggregate with asphalt emulsion and applying the mix to the roadway using a specialized paver. With the proper mix design, Cold Mix Paving can be used as a flexible top course, binder course, base course and shoulder backup.
Cold Mix Paving can be used as a cost effective alternative to any type of hot mix paving. Common uses are as a binder or top course using open or dense graded mixtures.
Process
Cold Mix Paving can be produced and applied using a specialized paver known as a Mix Paver equipped with a fully automated screed. The aggregate is hauled to the mix paver, mixed with emulsion and placed. The material is then compacted and opened to traffic.
Central plant mixing through a pugmill is an alternate method of producing cold mix. The blended material produced by the pugmill is then hauled to the project site and placed by conventional paving equipment.
Value Added Benefits
- Economical
- Less costly than conventional hot mix asphalt
- Creates a more flexible pavement
- Lower energy use
- Reduced emissions
- Lower transportation costs
- Recycled asphalt (RAP) can be incorporated in the mix