Resources
PPRA
From Pavement Preservation and Recycling Alliance, this site contains descriptions of different types of preservation treatments and many other resources for improving road networks.
The Asphalt Institute
The Asphalt Institute has been promoting the use of petroleum asphalt for 100 years. This site can direct you to state specifications, testing, up-to-date asphalt research, and training courses.
TSP 2 (Southeast)
Brought to you by Transportation System Preservation Technical Services Program, this site is directed towards the Southeast Pavement Preservation Partnership. This group is made up of local, state, and district engineers, along with industry and academia. This site contains information on how this partnership is building better networks in the Southeast.
SEAUPG
Brought to you by the South East Asphalt User Producer Group, a group comprised of asphalt professionals from all aspects of hot mix asphalt, this site contains state of the art hot mix asphalt applications, research, and technology exchange.
NCAT
The National Center for Asphalt Technology does a lot of research and training related to hot mix asphalt and pavement preservation techniques. They run a test track in Alabama where this research goes out of the lab and into the field. Visit the site to see the results from the test track and more.
MnROAD
MnRoad, another pavement test track, works with MNDOT and its partners to test hot mix asphalt and pavement preservation techniques. It is a nice partner to NCAT as the two tracks have very different climates. Visit the site to see current and historical data from the track.
TSP 2 (Rocky Mountain West)
Brought to you by Transportation System Preservation Technical Services Program, this site is directed towards the Rocky Mountain Pavement Preservation Partnership. This group is made up of local, state, and district engineers, along with industry and academia. This site contains information on how this partnership is building better networks in the West.
NCPP
The National Center for Pavement Preservation at Michigan State University encourages the use of
pavement preservation. This site contains useful information on pavement preservation techniques,
classes, tests, and research.
Emulsified Asphalt Storage, Loading and Shipping
The attached is Marathon Petroleum Company’s storage, loading and handling recommendations for emulsified asphalt. Please contact your local Territory Manager for any further guidance.
Chip Seal Best Practices
The attached is Marathon Petroleum Company’s chip seal best practices, which was created by the company's Asphalt Technology group. Please contact your local Territory Manager for any further guidance.
No Track Tack Handling Recommendation
The attached is Marathon Petroleum Company’s recommendation for handling our No Track Tack product. Please contact your local territory manager for further assistance.