2009 cold recycling on California highways - the pilot
project process works.
Sep 2009
Often a new roadway construction technology is not readily accepted by a contacting
agency due a perceived failures with the first few projects constructed. These "failures"
are often a result of the agency's lack of experience and poorly defined expectations
among the parties involved as opposed to problems with the technology itself. In
an attempt to successfully implement new pavement strategies and develop consistent
expectations, Caltrans developed a pilot project process through the Pavement Preservation
Task Group (PPTG). This pilot project process is intended to prevent hasty conclusions
and provide all "new" technologies an opportunity to succeed.
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Barstow takes the lead in rebuilding roads through
Full-Depth Reclamation with Emulsion; a structurally proven and economically viable
alternative in pavement reconstruction.
Febuary 2010
The major highlights of this project related to the successes in process know-how,
cost savings and increased performance. Prime contractor Hardy & Harper acquired
valuable experience with a green recycling technology working alongside the highly
experienced recycling subcontractor, Pavement Recycling Systems. Most importantly,
the City reported a cost savings of 40% using this process compared to conventional
reconstruction, while also achieving an improved structural strength, a smoother
ride and an aesthetically better road.
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Cold In-place Recycling Project
Sep 2009
The City of Moreno Valley engineering staff was introduced to the Cold In-place
Recycling (CIR) process 2 years ago, resulting in this project of 58,850 square
yards. Recycling was expected to reduce the project duration by 5 working days at
a cost reduction to the City over $262,000. PRS estimated 7 working days on the
$475K contract with Hardy & Harper, but completed the job in 5 days.
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PRS Replaces Aging Asphalt at Bear Creek
11:38 AM, Sep 08 2009
Located in the Temecula Valley, Bear Creek is home to luxury homes and one of the
most prestigious golf courses in Southern California. Built in 1983, this opulent
community needed to replace their aging asphalt roads. Estimates were sought for
the conventional methods of construction but these exceeded the H.O.A.'s budget
estimates.
Darrell Durham, the owner of General Paving enlisted the assistance of Pavement
Recycling Sytems to "value engineer" the project and make it possible to achieve
the community's goals.
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American Asphalt & Concrete Paves
12:11 PM, Jul 06 2009
American Asphalt & Concrete comes up with innovative solution that saves a customer
money and makes the job go forward.
Reclaimed Aggregates Inc. (RAI) has, for many years been constructing Cold Central
Plant Recycling (CCPR) projects for various public and private pavement owners.
CCPR is a specialized and urban-friendly technology that can be used anywhere as
an alternative to conventional paving methods in parking lots, streets, alley ways,
frontage roads, cul-de-sacs, and storage yards.
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City of Santa Ana To Spend Big Money on Roads
12:05 PM, Jul 06 2009
From the Orange County Register, May 13, 2009: City of Santa Ana "officials plan
to spend more than $30 million between now and next summer..." on "...the biggest
single year of (road) repair in the history of the city's neighborhood streets."
A big part of these projects will be completed using in-place recycling of the existing
pavement allowing the City to do more road miles for the same money.
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Lindsley Construction Saves Money & Time
4:22 AM, May 08 2009
Grading is a competitive trade. To be successful you must only move the dirt once,
grade it once and get compaction the first time. With today's economic conditions,
the pressure is greater than ever. Finally, add a sophisticated buyer who knows
what to expect and has experience managing these projects and a contractor has to
bring his "A-game" to the job every morning.
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Modesto Mall Repaved using Cold Recycled Asphalt
12:12 PM, Jul 06 2009
Beginning in early September 2008, the Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto is being repaved.
Don Mangan with Pave West, the paving contractor was looking for solutions that
would save the Mall owner money without sacrificing quality. Having used cold recycled
material before, Don knew it was a good solution and viable alternative to the more
expensive "remove and replace" standard practice.
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League of California Cities Convention
12:06 PM, Jul 06 2009
Exposition in Long Beach Convention Center - Booth 553
September 25, 2008 from 11 AM - 4 PM
September 26, 2008 from 10 AM - 2 PM
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