• Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. • Waukesha, WI (map)
  • W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway
  • Waukesha, WI, 53186
  • United States

An asphalt pavement can last several decades if properly built and maintained. The quality of the frontend design and construction of pavements will impact this potential life span. Attend this seminar to learn to learn how to do it right the first time.

Expert presenters from Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. and Payne and Dolan, Inc. will share techniques for long lasting asphalt paved roads spanning the engineering, material selection, paving, and construction review processes.

After the presentation, attendees are invited to a 30-minute tour of Payne & Dolan, Inc.’s plant to learn about the hot mix asphalt manufacturing process (2 miles from R/M).

Topics Include:

  • Pavement Design
  • Project Sequencing
  • Design Details
  • Material Selection
  • Base Preparation
  • Joint Spacing
  • Roll Compaction Patterns
  • Material Testing
  • Cold Weather Paving

Agenda Overview

10:00-11:25 a.m. Presentation
11:25-11:45 a.m. Complimentary Lunch & Networking
12:00-12:30 p.m. Payne & Dolan, Inc. Plant Tour (car travel by attendees – 2 miles)

Presenters:

Doug Buth
Area Manager, Payne & Dolan, Inc.

Kenneth R. Ward, P.E.
Vice President, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.

Steve Pease
Construction Review Technician, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.