The objective of this research project was to conduct a literature review on longitudinal joint construction for hot- mix asphalt pavements. The review covered the issues related to the principles of hotmix asphalt paving and compaction for longitudinal joint construction, longitudinal joint problems, and some longitudinal joint construction techniques and specifications from different studies. Specific recommendations have also been made for application in the State of Kansas.

Design related project level pavement management - Economic evaluation of alternative pavement design strategies - Reliability / - Pavement design procedures for new construction or reconstruction : Design requirements - Highway pavement structural design - Low-volume road design / - Pavement design procedures for rehabilitation of existing pavements : Rehabilitation concepts - Guides for field data collection - Rehabilitation methods other than overlay - Rehabilitation methods with overlays / - Mechanistic-empirical design procedures.

This book comprises over 30 new and not previously published technical papers from the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists on all phases of asphalt research and applications, including mixing, mixture elements, and testing. Includes an accompanying CD-ROM.