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March 22-24, 2016 | Nashville, TN | www.worldofasphalt.com
BEST PRACTICES OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PAVING
Brian Hall
Territory Manager
Our Goal Today …
• Understanding Commercial and Residential Paving Practices
• Discuss Proper Operation Of Your Paver
• Discuss Time Tested Paving Techniques
• Improve The Quality Of Your Work
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What We’ll Discuss
• Specific Roles of Each Crew Member
• Project Planning
• Site/Crew/Equipment preparation
• Understanding the Paver
• Leveling and Understanding the screed
• Tack coating
• Mat quality
• Compaction, principles and techniques to a commercial application.
• Clean-up and transport
Much Has Changed in Commercial Paving Over The Years
But….
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Much Has Changed in Commercial Paving Over The Years
But….Flat is Still Flat
Much Has Changed in Commercial Paving Over The Years
But….
Density Is Still The Key
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Much Has Changed in Commercial Paving Over The Years
And Water Still Runs Downhill
Much Has Changed in Commercial Paving Over The Years
But….
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Paving Crew Members
Truck Drivers
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Truck Driver Responsibilities
Proper Loading Sequences
3 Dump Procedure Limits Segregation
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Proper Loading Sequences
Single Dump Load will Break and Run
Tarp Every Load
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Effects of No Tarp
Exit the Paving Area to the
Cleanout Area
Don’t Clean Trucks in the Area To Be Paved!
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Watch Overhead
Consequences
Watch Overhead
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Distracted Truck Driver
Distracted Truck Driver
Consequences
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Truck Hitch
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Dump Person
Dump Persons Responsibilities
• Safely direct trucks into dump position• Collect Load Tickets If Required• Be aware of safety around the paver (Overhead
obstructions, shovel men)• Safely Direct the Truck into the Paver Without Making
Contact• Keep the paver hopper properly loaded with material
(Keep Hopper at least 25% full at all times)• Communicate with truck drivers and paver operators
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Don’t Let The Truck Bump
The Paver
Stop Just Short of The
Paver
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Paver Operator
Paver Operator Responsibilities
• Safely operate the paver & lay down the asphalt • Job site lay out • Controlling the Pace Of Paving• Understand and Use The Instrument Panel• Communicate with Dump Person & Screed operators• Select Paving Speed that matches job conditions• Keep a consistent head of material
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Proper Signaling to the Truck Driver
Screed Operators
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Screed Operators Responsibilities
• Must Understand the basic principles of Paving, Free Floating Screed, Angle of Attack, Grade & Slope
• Control Yield• Work With Paver Operator To Understand The Job Layout• Screed set up and Adjustments• Proper Screed Heating• Laying a consistent Textured Mat as required• Joint Construction • Keep The Screed Clutter Free (No Shovels, Paint, String,
etc)
Windmill Johnny
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Lute Person
Lute Person Responsibilities
•Last Person to touch the Asphalt before rolling•Seal the Joint•DO NOT Rake larger Aggregate Over The Mat –
Remove Larger Aggregate• Must correct all defects in mat• Responsible for all handwork• Joint Preparation• Assist in cleaning of the Paver
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“Sanding” the Mat
“Sanding” the Mat
This compacted mat was achieved without touching the joint with a rake.
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Lute Person
Proper Technique is Essential to Getting Through Long Work Days!
Shovel against the knee, feet apart, back straight, use your legs
Roller Operator
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Working Together
Quality Paving
Starts With Proper Planning
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Bidding The Job
Make sure that your estimators take EVERYTHING into consideration
Communication With The Owners
Make sure EVERYONE Knows Your Plans to Pave!
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Pre Job Meeting
Why Take The Time?A Chance To Discuss The Successes/Shortfalls Of The Previous Job as Well As Assign Tasks
Work Zone Safety
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Proper Clothing
• Long Pants• Work Boots• Gloves• Hard Hats• Safety Vests• Sun Screen
Work Zone Safety
Work Zone Safety
Use Common Sense
• Don’t walk between truck and paver• Don’t spray down machine while
your burners are on• Don’t talk on your cell phone while
operating the paver
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Work Zone Safety
Know Your Jobsite
Work Zone Safety
Watch Out For Co-Workers
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Safety Decals
• Locate and read all safety decals on your machine
•If you have repaintedYour machineReplace your decals!
Proper Training
• Qualified
startup can
stop many
problems
before they
start
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Proper Training
• You must demand a
qualified startup or
re-training
whenever you
require additional
training
Start with a Daily Routine on ALL Equipment
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Project Planning
Project Planning
• Asphalt tonnage
• Paving width
• Specifications
• Grade Conditions
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Project Planning
Asphalt Tonnage
• Hot plant output
• Length of haul
• Traffic conditions
• Number of trucks
Avoid Stop and Go Paving
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If You Must Stop
Project Planning
Proper Truck Management
• Order Asphalt in Tons, Not Truck Loads
• Communication With The Plant Operator is Key
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Project Planning
Paving Width
• Screed extensions
• Auger extensions
Project Planning
Paving Width
• SCENARIO- You have a 30’ pass to pave. What is the best way to pave to achieve the highest quality results?
• ANSWER – 3 - 10’ passes will result in a faster and higher
quality job.
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• Overlay Job
• Tear Out
• Milling
• Tack Coat
• Inspectors
• Compaction
Specifications
Site Prep
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Job Site Layout
Take time to set up grade & paving pass width
• Grade Control Equipment• String Lines • Paint Lines
• Grade Control Equipment
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Contacting Ski
Project Planning
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Proper Layout Equals a
Beautiful Finished Product
Project Layout
How Would YOU Start This Job?
Key Factors• Fewest Number of Tie-Ins• Truck Entrance/Exit• Pave Your Way Out
Have A Plan!
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Project Layout
Where Do We Start??
Project Layout
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Project Layout
Pave Your Way Out!
Grade Conditions
• Leveling course
• Bumps
• Low spots
• Transitions
• Crack filling
Project Planning
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• Drainage
• Leveling course
• Base Repair
• Curb Reveal
Grade Conditions
Manhole Risers
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Understanding The Finished Product
Understanding the Paver
• Parts of the paver
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Self-Leveling Screed
• Screed is free to rise & fall
• Constant line of pull when set up properly
• Smooth surface over irregular grade
Understanding the Paver
Screed Set Up
•Check & Adjust flight screws• Check & Adjust Extensions• Check & Adjust crown • “Zero Out” electric screws• Set Up & Check Automatic Grade Controls• Set end gates to meet job requirements• Spray screed BEFORE lighting burners
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Setting up the Screed
• Make sure that: • Your extension is in line
with your main screed• Your angle of attack is
consistent on both sides• Your crown/valley is set
to the correct value• Tow point adjustments
are at “0”
Setting up the Screed
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Why “0” Out Your Tow Points?
Why “0” Out Your Tow Points?
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Why “0” Out Your Tow Points?
• Keep the paver in good condition
• Scheduled inspection & maintenance
• Follow maintenance and safety guidelines
Understanding the Paver
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Tilt Hopper Pavers
Which Commercial Paver Size Is Right For You?
Conveyor Pavers
Talk To Your Manufacturer’s Rep About Proper Sizing For Your Scope Of Work
Factors to Consider
•Weight•Will the Paver be to light or too heavy for the jobs you
plan to do?
•Length•Can the machine perform the functions asked of it if it is
too long for the job?
•Maneuverability•Will you need to perform tasks such as paving around
islands or parking space cutouts?
•Trailer-ability•Is your trailer big enough to haul the machine?
•Conveyor Width•Can the machine deliver the asphalt required without
taxing the components?
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Which Undercarriage Is Right For You?
Many Options Are Available Including Steel, Poly Pad and Continuous Rubber Track. Each May Be an Advantage (Or Disadvantage) Depending On Your Scope Of Work
Tack CoatingWhy Tack Coat?
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Tack Coating
Tack Coating
• How Much is Enough?• How Much Is Too Much?
95% of your surface must be tack coated!
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Consequences
RavelingBleeding
Slippage
Tack Coating
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Mistakes Are Expensive
Starting The Pull
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How Deep To Pave
You must Pave At Least 3x The Size of Your Nominal Aggregate
Starting The Pull
How do we start at the right depth?
• Start from 0
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Starting The Pull
How do we start at the right depth?
Starting Pad
Starting The Pull
How do we start at the right depth?
Starting Blocks
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Starting The Pull
• Find The “Null” Point In Your Screed
• Crank Until Resistance is Felt to Introduce Angle Of Attack
Factors Affecting The Screed
The Paver/Screed Operator must understand what is happening
each time he makes a change in speed, angle of attack and head of
material
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Flight Screws
Tow Arm
Endgate
Extension
Parts of the Screed
Factors Affecting The Screed
• P – Pulling Force• W – Weight of the Screed• C – Compacting Force• A – Rotation of the Auger• M – Resistance of the Material• R – Reaction of the Asphalt
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Factors Affecting The Screed
Constant Speed
• Shear factor is constant
• Depth remains constant
Factors Affecting The Screed
Increased Speed
• Shear factor decreases
• Depth decreases
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Factors Affecting The Screed
Decreased Speed
• Shear factor increases
• Depth increases
Screed Adjustments
• Increase angle of attack
• More material passes under screed
• Screed rises to new level
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• Screed reaches new height
• Achieves equilibrium
• Resumes original angle of attack
Screed Adjustments
Screed Reaction Time• Screed reacts to change in angle of attack over 5 tow arm
lengths• 65% of change occurs in the first tow arm length• 35% of change occurs in the last 4 tow arm lengths
Screed Adjustments
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Factors Affecting The Screed
• Correct Head of Material
• Constant resistance
• Constant depth
Factors Affecting The Screed
• Head of Material Decreased
• Resistance decreased
• Depth decreases
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Factors Affecting The Screed
• Head of Material Increased• Resistance increased• Depth increases
Controlling Yield
• Do not correct based on one measurement
• Make series of measurements
• Average measurements
• Correct based on average
• Improves rideability & yield
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Joint Construction
• Quality joints are no accident
Joint Construction
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“Hot” Joint Construction
• Keep roller off edge of
• previous pass 6” to 8”
• Set end gate flush with screed
• extension & completely flat
• spray end gate frequently
• Overlap previous pass 2” to 3”
• Adjust up or down with manual
• or electric screw
• Use Automatic Joint Matcher
“Cold” Joint Construction
• Rolled or “Cold” Joint - Allow 1/4” per Inch for compaction
• Overlap cold joint by 1”-2”
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Heating the Joint
Paving in a Circle
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Paving in a Circle
Paved and Compacted Area
UncompactedEdge To Facilitate a Hot Joint For Next Pass
Paving in a Circle
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Paving in a Circle
Paving an Imperfect Overlay
Original Rutted Base
New Mat
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Original Rutted Base
New Mat After Compaction
Paving an Imperfect Overlay
How Can We Fix This?
A) Milling The Rutted Surface
B) Leveling Course
Paving an Imperfect Overlay
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How Can We Fix This?
A) Milling The Rutted Surface
B) Leveling Course
Paving an Imperfect Overlay
Leveling Course
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Paving In The Rain
Paving Uphill
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Paving Around Obstacles
Keeping Your Paver on Line
Keep Your Steering Guide Extended as Far Forward As Possible
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Steel Drum Rolling
• Breakdown
and finish
rolling
• Split drum
roller shown.
• Rigid frame
Steel Drum Rollers
• Double drum
articulated roller
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Pneumatic Rolling
• A pneumatic
roller is
essential to
top quality
paving jobs
• Intermediate
Rolling
Pneumatic Rolling
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Combination Rolling
• Pneumatic
roller used in
tandem with
steel drum
Compaction Phases
• Some additional compaction
• Binder movement
• Primary compaction• Aggregate movement
• Minimal additional compaction
• Smooth surface
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When To Start The Rolling Procedure
Asphalt Rolling
• Give Your Roller
Operator a
Sense Of
Urgency!
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Proper Roller Pattern
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How Fast To Roll
Rolling Against a Curb
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Parking Your Roller on Asphalt
Last Truck Load Of The Day
Spray Down All Components That Touch The Asphalt
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End with a Daily Routine
•Remove all excessive Asphalt from Paver
•Clean and Spray Components
•Run Conveyers and Spray with Release Agent
•Spray Auger Chains and Conveyer Chains
•Add Fuel
•Add Propane
•Grease Necessary Parts
Transport
• Always Back Your Paver On The Trailer
• NEVER Let The Screed Bump the Trailer or Drag The Ground – Loading Boards May Be Necessary
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Preventative Maintenance
All Paver Manufacturers have PM Guidelines. This is the Life Of Your Machine and The Livelihood of Your Company
Preventative Maintenance
All Paver Manufacturers have PM Guidelines. This is the Life Of Your Machine and The Livelihood of Your Company
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Salesmanship
• Always Involve The Customer in The Paving Process – He Has Questions and You Have Answers
• Designate One Crew Member to Speak to the Customer – No Way To Miscommunicate
• Respect The Property• Keep Your Trucks and Machines Clean
and Presentable – It’s the First Impression
• Follow Up To Make Sure the Job Is Done To Their Satisfaction
Remember, Your Business Depends On Referrals and References!
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1. Crew Meeting• Communication• Work/Time Limits• Traffic Control
2. Designate Operators• Know Your Players and Equipment• Utilize All Players
3. Layout The Job• Length, Width, Thickness = Tonnage Required
Your Review for Success
Your Review for Success
4. Call The Plant• Know Your Tonnage Required and Communicate it• Know Your Trucks and Their Turnaround Time
5. Check Your Equipment• Fill Out Inspection Forms (Fix any Abnormalities)• Check Fluids and Gauges• Reset Screeds• Inspect Towpoints
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6. Pave By The Numbers• Use a Wooden Straightedge• Use a Temperature gun to monitor asphalt• Constantly Monitor Yield• Coordinate Trucks as job progresses taking
weather into consideration• Designate Truck Clean Out Area
7. Inspect Job Afterwards• Walk/Ride Joints• Make a Punch List Before Customer Does
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