Publications

Asphalt is one of the indispensable materials of life in America. Want proof? Think about the fact that 94 percent of the paved roads in America are surfaced with asphalt. The following publications are provided with support from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.

Perpetual Asphalt Pavements: A Synthesis

This comprehensive publication captures the activities that have taken place over the last decade and synthesizes the information in way that is useful to providing guidance for Perpetual Pavement design and construction.Click here to download.

Asphalt. America Rides On Us

Asphalt has always been and continues to be the pavement of choice for America. This brochure discusses the benefits of the product and why asphalt is right for America, right now and into the future. Click here to download.

Smoothness Matters

Experts say that vehicles consume less fuel when traveling on smoother pavements. This makes sense intuitively. And, lower consumption of fuel conserves natural resources for a healthier environment. Click here to download.

LCCA Express

Software from the APA is making life easier for engineers who perform life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for pavements. Click here for more information and a link to download the software.

Jobs in Asphalt

This white paper highlights the varied jobs that are a part of asphalt road construction and the collective impact that the industry has on the rest of the economy. To view or download a copy, click here .

Pavement Type Selection

In making any decision concerning the type of pavement to use on a roadway, a road agency is obligated to get the best value for the taxpayers. For the APA's 2010 position paper on pavement type selection, click here .

Carbon Footprint

This paper examines greenhouse gas production of asphalt and concrete pavements. The analysis shows clearly that asphalt has a much lower carbon footprint than concrete. When it comes to pavement, asphalt is the more sustainble choice. Click here to download.

Asphalt in Livable Communities

This report acknowledges the momentum toward creating more livable communities and details the sustainable qualities that make asphalt a natural source for advancing the goals of livability. Click here to download.

High-Performance Intersections

This technical publication provides useful guidelines to the pavement designers who deal with the challenges of intersections and other high-stress pavements. The eight-page publication is available free by clicking here .