New digital tools provide instant asphalt paving guidance in the field
For asphalt paving crews, engineers, and inspectors, finding the right technical formula or troubleshooting guidance on a busy job site just got a lot faster.
The Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) has transformed the essential Asphalt Paving Handbook into a fully searchable website and mobile app. Built to function completely offline, the new platforms give crews on-demand access to field-tested solutions, interactive checklists, and training videos—ensuring quality and accuracy even in areas with no cell service.
The free platforms feature several tools for finding and applying information in real time:
- An AI-powered Handbook Assistant follows your prompts to quickly find information or troubleshoot in the field.
- Interactive checklists for plant and roller operations support quality control and consistent paving practices.
- Companion videos demonstrate techniques.
- Field resources empower you on the job site.
Developed by the Asphalt Institute in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration, Asphalt Pavement Alliance, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the National Asphalt Pavement Association, the Handbook covers roadway and airfield paving guidance. It includes topics such as materials, mix design, plant production, surface preparation, placement, compaction, joint construction, segregation prevention, and quality assurance.
“The Asphalt Paving Handbook has long been a trusted resource for the paving industry,” said Dave Johnson, Senior Regional Engineer at the Asphalt Institute. “By making it available through a searchable website and mobile app, we’re putting practical guidance, best practices, and troubleshooting tools directly into the hands of the people building pavements every day.”
Access the Resources
- Website:Handbook.AsphaltPavement.org
- Mobile App: QR.AsphaltPavement.org/YK4RE7
About AAPTP
The Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program is a cooperative agreement effort between the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the Federal Aviation Administration to advance asphalt pavements and pavement materials.
