ASPHALT MARSHALL AND SUPERPAVE ANALYSIS
OVERVIEW
Our in-house asphalt laboratory provides comprehensive Marshall and Superpave testing to assess asphalt mix performance for road construction and rehabilitation projects. These tests evaluate critical properties such as stability, flow, air voids, and volumetrics to predict long-term pavement behavior under traffic and environmental stress.
We test asphalt mixes to ensure compliance with Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), municipal requirements, and traffic category designations. This testing supports quality control during mix design and production, verification of pavement designs, and troubleshooting of performance issues such as rutting, cracking, or premature failure.
KEY BENEFITS
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Assesses key properties such as stability, flow, air voids, and volumetrics to predict long-term pavement durability.
QUALITY CONTROL
Ensures that new asphalt mixes meet industry standards and are suitable for intended traffic and environmental conditions.
PAVEMENT DESIGN VERIFICATION
Validates the design of new pavements to ensure they perform as expected under heavy traffic and varying environmental conditions.
TROUBLSHOOTING
Identifies and helps resolve issues such as rutting, cracking, or premature failure in existing pavements.
WHEN TO USE THIS TESTING
During New Mix Design or Production – To verify compliance with project specifications and ensure durability before placement.
As Part of Pavement Design Reviews – To confirm that selected mixes are appropriate for anticipated loading and climate conditions.
For Municipal or MTO Projects – Where compliance with OPSS and local specifications is required.
When Investigating Pavement Distress – To determine whether failures are mix-related and guide appropriate corrective actions.
