The Asphalt Paving Industry: A Global Perspective, Third Edition

This joint publication of NAPA and the European Asphalt Pavement Association (EAPA) provides overview of the world’s asphalt pavement industry, including a description of the industry, its scope, and its economic impact. It includes chemical and physical data about asphalt pavement material, describes asphalt mixing production facilities, and explains transport and placement of asphalt mixes. In addition, it discusses bitumen fume exposure and measures that have been taken to reduce exposure including engineering controls and warm-mix asphalt.