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It has been said many times that the sum of the parts is stronger than the individual parts themselves. The Association is fortunate to be supported by very strong and loyal members. This support provides the Association the ability to respond in a prompt and united effort to provide technical assistance, training, and industry representation as needed. The Association attempts to increase the quality and workmanship of hot mix asphalt through technical assistance, specification development and evaluation with the Alabama Department of Transportation, and training and education with its annual asphalt paving conference. Each year at the conference well known speakers from throughout the country provide their insights on the latest HMA design, construction, and analysis. The Association has a very good relationship with the National Center for Asphalt Technology, which is the world's premiere asphalt technology research center. NCAT is located only 50 miles from the Association. On many occasions, the Associations members have participated in research studies conducted by NCAT to advance HMA technology. Currently, extensive HMA evaluation is being conducted at NCAT's oval pavement testing facility. This research was sponsored to a very large degree by the Alabama Department of Transportation and will result in a tremendous advancement of HMA technology
The Association provides members with the latest business and technical information pertaining to the asphalt industry. The Association offers assistance with the mix and structural design of HMA. An Asphalt Pavement Design Guide is available through the Association that provides simplified design procedures for a variety of HMA applications ranging from airports to highways and streets to recreational paths.
Various HMA training is provided through the Association. Please refer to the "Training" sections for more information. Each year the Association hold its Asphalt Paving Conference in which national and state experts on HMA share their knowledge with the participants. The goal is to provide the asphalt contractors, Department of Transportation personnel, government and consulting engineers, etc. with the best, most up-to-date HMA technology.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIESProducer MemberAny person, firm, or corporation engaged in the production of hot mix asphalt. Associate MemberAny person, firm, corporation, or association interested in the asphalt industry in Alabama and desirous of working with the Association for the purpose of mutual benefit to the asphalt industry.
If you would like to know more about joining the Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association, please give us a call 334/834/5314 or e-mail alapa@bellsouth.net. We would love to have you on board as we strive to promote and advance the quality of HMA pavements in Alabama.
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