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Bill Includes Funding For Asphalt Recycling Research
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TitleBill Includes Funding For Asphalt Recycling Research
TranscriptSouth Dakota Tech News 501 E. Saint Joseph Street Rapid City, SD 57701-3995 Phone: (605) 394-6082/2554 Fax: (605) 394-6177 MEDIA ADVISORY May 3, 2005 Contact: Steve Buchholz, Public Information Manager, 394-6082 Bill Includes Funding For Asphalt Recycling Research The new federal highway bill includes $1.5 million so the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology can continue its research into the use of recycled asphalt in paving projects. South Dakota has been a national leader in reclaiming existing asphalt for re-use on the state's roads. The School of Mines research will help fine-tune the reclamation process and help make it available for other areas of the nation. "This is important research, " university President Dr. Charles Ruch said. "If we can improve the asphalt reclamation process, we can save money on road maintenance projects and finish them faster. The School of Mines is excited to be part of this kind of practical research that benefits everyone by giving us safe roads maintained in an environmentally efficient way. "I want to thank our congressional delegation for their support in making sure this funding was included." The School of Mines research focuses on quantifying the benefits of full-depth reclamation and establishing specific testing and design standards for recycled asphalt materials. "The School of Mines has the expertise and staff to be the leading research institution for pavement preservation and recycling, " Ruch said. "Understanding and quantifying the benefits of pavement recycling would greatly enhance the ability of states like South Dakota to expand the use of their highway dollars." #30#
CreatorSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology. University Relations;
SubjectSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology;
Local SubjectSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Digital PublisherSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Devereaux Library
ContributorsBuchholz, Steve;
Date2005-05-03
TypeText
Formatapplication/pdf
Languageeng
RelationIs part of Office of University Relations SDSM&T News Collection
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Submitting InstitutionDevereaux Library. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Date Digital2009
CONTENTdm number7086
CONTENTdm file name7925.pdf
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