How Are Asphalt Roads Made?

Ever wondered how the roads you drive on every day are made? In this video, we take you on a journey through the fascinating process of creating asphalt for roads—from mining raw materials to mixing, laying, and even recycling it for future use. Discover the science, engineering, and innovation behind one of the most essential elements of modern infrastructure.

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📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - What Is Asphalt?
1:17 - Mining Aggregates
1:46 - Refining the Binder
2:13 - Mixing Aggregates and Binder
3:02 - Adding Special Additives
3:33 - Transportation to the Site
3:54 - Laying the Asphalt
4:37 - Finishing Touches
4:55 - Recycling Asphalt
5:21 - Challenges in Asphalt Production
5:50 - Quality Control in Asphalt Making
6:15 - Future Innovations in Asphalt
7:01 - Conclusion

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[capn_shawn]

If you don’t like the road you are on, it’s your own asphalt.

[JoelMahlman]

I remember in the early 70s when crushed glass was added to the aggregate. The road would sparkle in the sunlight.

[yellwberry]

I remember back in time when the roads in the 70s were so hard and durable. The new roads while very efficient are not made to last, because years later they come back and remove it just to pave another new road

[ahotdj]

I know in the past there were some states adopting the idea of using recycled car and truck, tires, in asphalt. Which made the ride softer and the road would last years longer.

[jasonbuck]

Tack Trucks Haul Asphalt?... And they Dump it Directly onto The Road Surface?... Wow!... I Learn Something New Everyday....

[BrianWaller-qegr]

Fun fact concrete is better for high volume traffic. This is why freeways in cities are concrete. Unfortunately it costs 3 times more than asphalt

[derek]

We tried recycled plastic in pavement, there was adhesion problems. It came apart. They also require different temperatures.

[victimovtalent]

What its differences between tarmac and asphalt?

[emmanuelwekesa]

Recently Germany developed an airport road using cashew nut shell derived asphalt . Asphalt roofing shingles have also been recycled to make roads. Hope you will delve into asphalt shingles roofing production.

[glennso]

My dad used to say that “asphalt “ when you fall down on your hips. 😂 it’s painful and that’s “asphalt “.

[jobfour]

I solute those that actually put the asphalt down including the flaggers, they work very long hr a day to make a road great

[nickrod]

I remember aspault having glass in it from the 80s. Don't see that anymore.

[TJK]

I want the asphalt vehicle that removes the old surface, heats it, then puts the recycled back on the street. In one chain, at once.

[surferdude]

Do asphalt roads give better traction than concrete?

[matchrocket]

I thought asphalt was initially mined in South America before a synthetic version of it was made.

[Zerocostcylindur]

Hmm 🤔 which one last longer asphalt or concrete?

[brushbros]

We should grind-up our household waste and incorporate it. Win-win.

[georgecuyler]

Not in favor of plastics in road building, we're seeing negative affects of plastic bottles.

[arthurtomczak]

Asphalt roads are only as good as the base material under neath . That’s we’re the problems start .

[BillStarcher]

I'll take asphalt any day than concrete