AIEI Thick Lift Paving Solutions: Building Faster Without Sacrificing Performance Webinar

State DOTs face pressure to rehabilitate pavements faster, reduce work-zone exposure, and reopen lanes sooner without compromising long-term performance. Thick lift asphalt paving offers a practical solution by placing structural asphalt layers well beyond traditional lift-thickness guidelines, cutting construction times and eliminating the between-lift interfaces. This recording of the one-hour webinar will translate the AIEI Tech Brief on Thick Lift Asphalt Paving Solution into practical guidance for agencies, contractors, and materials personnel. You’ll hear how Texas, South Carolina, Utah, and the NCAT Test Track successfully placed asphalt lifts ranging from approximately 4 to 10 inches using standard paving equipment. Operational issues that determine project success are also discussed: mix design specification changes, project selection, test strips, paving logistics, smoothness, longitudinal joints, internal mat temperature, and opening-to-traffic criteria. Hear about the lessons learned from field projects and the steps agencies can take to move thick lift paving from a pilot project to a repeatable practice.