6. Mixture Delivery

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Following the production of asphalt mixtures at the asphalt plant, these materials are loaded into haul vehicles and trailers, either directly or after they have been stored for a short time in a silo or surge bin. The goal of this stage of the paving process is to provide a steady, regularly spaced, uninterrupted supply of consistent, homogeneous materials. Accomplishing this goal helps to ensure that the paver can proceed at a constant speed for the entirety of the paving day. Experience has shown that a paver operating at a constant speed without stops produces the smoothest and longest-lasting pavement.