Nation Adopts TxDOT Asphalt Testing Method as Standard

A new asphalt testing method, the "poker chip method," developed by TxDOT and University of Texas at Austin, is adopted as the national standard. The method assesses asphalt binder quality for durability and crack resistance, expected to improve road longevity nationwide....

A new asphalt testing method, the "poker chip method," developed by TxDOT and University of Texas at Austin, is adopted as the national standard. The method assesses asphalt binder quality for durability and crack resistance, expected to improve road longevity nationwide....