At BATT, we’ve run polishing devices for years, so we started evaluating the Humboldt Three-Wheel Polishing Device. The team has been impressed by several practical features that make day-to-day polishing and follow-up dynamic friction testing more efficient.

BATT’s one-million-cycle polishing test is more than a research milestone. If its findings are validated in further studies, they may spark a shift in how friction, polishing, and long-term durability are considered in asphalt mix design.

CertainTeed has accomplished with the RenuCore™ technology, an asphalt binder-replacement product launched in 2024 and engineered from post-industrial or post-consumer roofing shingles. CertainTeed called on BATT for laboratory mix evaluation, performance testing, and on-site quality control during a pilot pave at MnROAD, Minnesota’s nationally recognized pavement research facility.

In early June 2024, the Alberta Transportation Agency made asphalt pavement history by placing a first-of-its-kind reflective crack relief asphalt interlayer (RCRI) between the road base and the surface layer of the pavement on a section of Trans-Canadian Highway 16.

The 2025 paving trial using a breakthrough Inverse Vulcanized polymer binder from Uberbinder represents an important step closer toward the transition to low-carbon pavement materials that can be produced and placed with little to no heat.

From Asphalt 101 to highly customized training, BATT offers flexible, targeted training for all levels of asphalt employee teams. Unlike one-size-fits-all programs, BATT focuses on teaching team members how to apply what they learn — practical instruction that equips teams with the skills to perform better, work smarter, and deliver results that stick in terms of better performing pavements.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission hopes to achieve five or more years of service life from this innovative overlay. Opting for a less disruptive and more cost-effective path, the PTC chose to test the innovative RCRAI mix developed by Phil Blankenship, P.E., using a high-asphalt binder content, low-air-void design and Surface Tech’s ACE XP™ aramid fiber reinforcement system.

Our newly expanded lab brings increased testing capacity, advanced equipment, and even shorter turnaround times. Curious what a ductilometer is and why it matters? Or how pink paint made its way into our binder lab? Get the full story in our blog!

A well-designed flexible interlayer helps distribute loads more evenly, preventing reflective cracking from underlying layers. This adaptability to shearing enhances the pavement’s durability and improves its performance under varying traffic and environmental conditions.

BATT’s lab-to-pavement concept seamlessly integrates lab-based mix design, on-site quality assurance and testing, and annual pavement condition inspections to ensure that every phase of asphalt — from initial design to long-term performance monitoring — is optimized to deliver pavements that not only meet rigorous standards but also perform reliably over time.

Friction testing evaluates an asphalt pavement’s ability to provide adequate tire grip and reduce the risk of skidding or hydroplaning.

Sustainability in the asphalt industry revolves around reducing carbon emissions and extending the lifespan of roadways. We can achieve this by using low-carbon materials, improving durability, and incorporating renewable additives.

Want the best results from your asphalt lab? Here are six great tips for achieving the highest performing asphalt mix design.

In 2023, the asphalt industry felt the impacts of legislation, new specifications for mix designs and an increased emphasis on Balanced Mix Design. This blog explores what the author sees as the most pressing topics of last year and how each will continue to impact the industry.

Binder testing in the BATT Lab combines decades of expertise with the latest in testing equipment to provide feedback on how a wide range of binders will perform in the asphalt mix.

The challenge in improving sustainability for asphalt pavements lies in two primary areas where the goal is to produce less CO2: 1) Materials selection (Cradle to Gate); 2) construction methods (Cradle to Site). Improvements in both areas seek to make pavement life expectancy longer (Cradle to Grave), also referred to as pavement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

In August 2023, the BATT Team wrapped up a project that combined in-depth pavement condition analysis with a unique blend of advanced materials and advanced quality assurance (QA) testing to create a strategy that could well become the standard-bearer for changing best practices in asphalt pavements.

A new service from BATT employs an AI-enhanced monitoring system to produce an accurate and in-depth analysis of pavement conditions. BATT Vision provides a leap forward in detecting the extent and severity of pavement distresses.