Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods implemented in a pothole patching system for creating a vacuum that pulls heavy particulate, such as gravel, out of a hopper. For example, according to an embodiment, a vacuum body having a vacuum chamber formed therein is positioned proximate to an opening of the hopper. A moveable slide gate is provided between the vacuum chamber and the opening of the hopper. The slide gate moves between open and closed positions for permitting and blocking communication between the vacuum chamber and the hopper. A reduction nozzle is provided between an air source and the vacuum chamber. Forced air flows from the air source, through the reduction nozzle, and into the vacuum chamber. The reduction nozzle reduces the pressure of the forced air entering the vacuum chamber, and thereby creates a vacuum in the vacuum chamber. When the slide gate is in the open position, this vacuum pulls particulate from the hopper.

Abstract: A method and a system for applying a road surface using a mixing plant for producing laying material, a road finishing machine processing the laying material to a road surface, and a supply chain transporting the laying material from the mixing plant to the road finishing machine. Request commands are transmitted from the road finishing machine to the mixing plant and/or to the supply chain, and, depending on these request commands, the production rate of the laying material in the mixing plant, the temperature of the laying material produced in the mixing plant, and/or the mass flow of laying material supplied to the road finishing machine per time unit by means of the supply chain are adjusted.

Abstract: A road paver F has a paving screed E the working width of which can be adjusted continuously. In order to further enlarge the working width in steps at least one paving screed extension can be mounted. A distributing auger is supported in a distributing auger support. Distributing auger extensions can be mounted to the distributing auger. Scraper blades are arranged in casting travelling direction behind distributing auger. At least a scraper blade section functionally associated to a mounted paving screed extension is carried by a channel sheet steel plate being part of the mounted distributing auger extension. The scraper blade section can be adjusted in height direction together with the distributing auger support via a drive which can be remotely controlled during a casting process.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaping pavement, the apparatus comprising a pavement-shaping member for receiving a flow of shapeless pavement material and generating a flow of shaped pavement material and a paving machine mount, mechanically coupled to the pavement-shaping member, for coupling the pavement-shaping member to a paving machine, the pavement-shaping member comprising a detachable forming shoe for producing the shaped pavement material.

Abstract: A powered roller screed (366) is disclosed, that uses a dual-drive power unit (370) and a screed roller (368). A power source (372) of the dual-drive power unit (370) includes a first drive output (374) and a second drive output (376), which rotate in the same direction and at the same rate. Each of the first drive output (374) and the second drive output (376) may be used to rotate the screed roller (368). For instance, the first drive output (374) could be attached to a first end of the screed roller (368), or the second drive output (376) could be attached to the second end of the screed roller (368), all to rotate the screed roller (368) in the same direction as the screed roller (368) is being pulled over wet concrete (364).

Abstract: The invention provides a variable width material distribution apparatus for use with an asphalt paving machine for distributing asphalt screed across a surface to be paved. The apparatus comprises at least two auger support members and at least two auger slide sections such that extension or retraction of the auger support members along a path of least resistance as the apparatus moves over a surface to be paved causes a corresponding extension or retraction of the auger slide sections with respect to an adjacent auger slide section and such that each auger slide section is configured to maintain a continuous worm with respect to an adjacent auger slide section when in an extended position in relation to one another.

Abstract: A paver includes an enclosed furnace for melting an inorganic paving material and a carriage for carrying the furnace. The furnace includes a heating chamber for receiving the paving material, a heater for heating the heating chamber to a temperature greater than 1,600° C. to melt the paving material, and an outlet for discharging melted paving material to form a paved road surface.

Abstract: A pothole patching machine includes a container for storage of patch material, and a auger screw conveyor for conveying the patch material from the container to a ram. The ram is adapted to forcibly urge the patch material into a pothole. The ram is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position which completes one fill stroke. The ram also includes a foot plate dimensioned for positioning over the pothole and sensors for sensing when the pothole has been filled.

Abstract: A system for distributing asphalt includes a vehicle and a distribution compartment coupled to the vehicle. The distribution compartment includes a support member, a laterally elongated element coupled to the support member, and two or more lateral containment members operatively coupled to the support member for inhibiting the escape of asphalt from the distribution compartment when asphalt is contained therein. At least one of the lateral containment members is laterally movable towards or away from one at least one other lateral containment member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various aspects of system a method for forming a pavement. In one of many aspects, a portable paving mix container containing a paving mix for forming pavement is provided. The portable paving mix container is loaded onto a paving machine. The paving mix from the portable paving mix container is unloaded into a mix unloading section of the paving machine, which distributes and compacts the paving mix on a paving surface. After the unloading of the paving mix, the portable paving mix container is off loaded from the paving machine.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a flexible sled that conforms to the contour of the pavement for applying a liquid emulsion onto a pavement surface comprising a rigid frame with flexible squeegee assembly adapted to be towed along a pavement surface. Another embodiment of the invention includes a hopper assembly for distributing aggregate. Another embodiment of the invention includes a sled for repairing ruts in wheel lanes of a road. Another aspect of the invention is a polymer emulsion composition having a high coefficient of friction comprising a mixture of polymer resin blended with a mixture of cement and angular sand aggregate and titanium dioxide to provide a solar reflectance index number that ranges from 0.30 to 0.38 and a friction number in the range of 45 to 55.

Abstract: A tack emulsion pre-coating system for use in hot mix asphalt plant paving which comprises providing a triangular-shaped tack emulsion cart deployed ahead of a paver, and configured to operate under a conveyor from a transfer vehicle supplying the paver with HMA, where the cart comprises a forward spray bar which sprays tack emulsion on a surface located between the wheels of the paver so as not to leave tracks and with rear spray bars for spraying tack emulsion behind the wheels, but not behind a central area between the wheels of the paver.

Abstract: A wheeled concrete screeding device includes a wheeled unit having wheels for movably supporting a frame portion, and a screed head supported at the frame portion and following behind the wheeled unit when the wheeled unit is moved in a screeding direction. The screed head includes a grade establishing element and a vibratable member. The grade establishing element is generally vertically adjustable responsive to a signal from a laser receiver disposed at the screed head to establish a struck-off surface of the uncured concrete at a desired grade. The vibratable member is adjustably attached at the grade establishing element and the vibratable member at least partially floats behind the grade establishing element on the struck-off surface of the uncured concrete and is at least partially supported at the struck-off surface of the uncured concrete as the wheeled unit is moved in the screeding direction.

Abstract: High performance, multiple rotor, hydraulically driven riding trowels for finishing concrete have unloader valve circuitry for controlling hydraulic pressure. Each trowel has a rigid frame with two or more downwardly-projecting, bladed rotor assemblies that finish concrete. The rotor assemblies are tilted manually or hydraulically to effectuate steering and control. Blade pitch is controlled manually or hydraulically. The unloader valve system monitors drive pump pressure with a shuttle valve to derive an unloader pilot signal. A sequence valve responds to the unloader pilot signal to control a pressure valve that bypasses the normal foot control valve in an overpressure situation. The pressure control head signal normally applied to the hydraulic drive motor control heads is modified with a feedback signal to automatically control the associated pump swash plates. A gearbox may be disposed between the drive motors and rotors. Piston type and gear and vane type motors may power the rotors.

Abstract: A dual-hopper aggregate spreader for spreading a layer of loose aggregate onto a road surface usually consists of a receiving hopper for the loose aggregate, and two (dual) second dispensing hoppers. In the preferred embodiment the conveyance of the dispensing hoppers is facilitated, in conjunction with other mechanical apparatuses, by a minimum of two conveyance glides, instead of rollers, gears, sprockets, etc., attached to a stationary frame that carries and aids in the conveyance of the dual dispensing hoppers, a minimum of two conveyance glides attached to the dual dispensing hoppers that then come into direct contact with the aforementioned frame glides, and, lastly, a minimum of two —one per side—tracking glides attached to the dual dispensing hopper's sides immediately adjacent and perpendicular to the conveyance glides.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods implemented in a pothole patching system for creating a vacuum that pulls heavy particulate, such as gravel, out of a hopper. For example, according to an embodiment, a vacuum body having a vacuum chamber formed therein is positioned proximate to an opening of the hopper. A moveable slide gate is provided between the vacuum chamber and the opening of the hopper. The slide gate moves between open and closed positions for permitting and blocking communication between the vacuum chamber and the hopper. A reduction nozzle is provided between an air source and the vacuum chamber. Forced air flows from the air source, through the reduction nozzle, and into the vacuum chamber. The reduction nozzle reduces the pressure of the forced air entering the vacuum chamber, and thereby creates a vacuum in the vacuum chamber. When the slide gate is in the open position, this vacuum pulls particulate from the hopper.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying paint and reflective glass beads to a surface that comprises an airless paint sprayer system, a bead dispensing system, a chassis, a power source, and a user-activated control switch. The airless paint sprayer system comprises a paint reservoir, one or more airless spray heads for spraying paint onto the surface, and a pump for pumping paint from the reservoir to the spray heads. The bead dispensing system comprises a bead reservoir, one or more bead dispensing nozzles for dispensing beads onto the paint sprayed onto the surface by the spray heads, an air reservoir for holding pressurized air, one or more pneumatic cylinders configured for opening and closing a corresponding dispensing nozzle, and one or more flow control regulators for controlling air into and out of a corresponding pneumatic cylinder.

Abstract: A road repair tractor adapted for smoothing asphalt that has been laid into a work-trench, dug in a roadway. The tractor includes a body supporting an engine and defining a cockpit. Also, laterally spaced first and second support and motive force assemblies are operatively driven by the engine and support the body. A smoothing device is supported by the body and has a width that is adjustable from a most narrow width of between 10 cm and 30 cm to a widest width of between 1 meter and 2.5 meters. The smoothing device also includes a smoothing blade assembly, having a bottom edge, deployed between a pair of asphalt side-spill guards. Finally, a power actuating system includes controls located in the cockpit that permit a user seated in the cockpit to change the adjustable width of the smoothing device and to raise and lower the smoothing device relative to the body.

Abstract: A machine for paving concrete paths, of the type in which a concrete mix, in the plastic condition, is spread over a certain width, and is then levelled to a certain height, wherein the machine consists of a tractor and a levelling section connected to it, wherein the working width of the tractor and levelling section are adjustable and wherein the adjustment of the working width of the tractor is independent of the adjustment of the working width of the levelling section. The tractor is provided with an element whose width is adjustable and which distributes the concrete mix over a certain width and to a certain height.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for reconditioning a paved surface, has a vehicle adapted to traverse the paved surface. The vehicle has a manifold with a plurality of high pressure nozzles adapted to indent the paved surface. At least one nozzle is formed in a nozzle body with a distal end having a hard material with a hardness of at least 2,000 HK. The at least one nozzle is also in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir through a fluid pathway. The apparatus has a pressurizing mechanism and a heating mechanism for pressurizing and heating fluid in the fluid pathway.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel seal coat process and equipment for applying the seal coat to improve the reliability of seal coat aggregate retention to the surface of the pavement by increasing the surface area of aggregate covered with binder and interlocking the aggregate with finer gradation material such as choke stone. It also relates to the use of lower amounts of asphalt binder, lower amounts of aggregate application, lower quality of aggregates, use of softer binders, and faster release to traffic times.

Abstract: The invention relates to a civil engineering machine for spreading material for spreading on soils or base materials, and in particular to a civil engineering machine for spreading binders for soil or base material stabilization, which has a container (3) for material for spreading to receive the material for spreading and a spreading arrangement (5) having one or more outlet openings for the discharge of the material for spreading. The invention relates in this case both to a civil engineering machine which is intended solely for discharging the binder and to a civil engineering machine, and in particular a stabilizer or recycler, which has a milling or mixing rotor by which, directly after the discharge, the binder can be mixed into the soil or base material which has been milled up.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide means for instantaneous control, and to change the sealant pattern length when applying asphalt sealant material. This is accomplished through integrating controlled actuated wings into a squeegee design, with an additional rotary actuator for additional rotation control. The present invention consists of a base mounting frame with means of mounting the apparatus to road maintenance machinery, a main squeegee frame, a squeegee wing actuator arrangement, squeegee blades, means of attaching the squeegee blade to the apparatus, and a rotary actuator attached to the main frame for additional control.

Abstract: An apparatus for reconditioning a paved surface includes a vehicle adapted to traverse the paved surface. The vehicle has a manifold with a plurality of jets disposed within a surface adjacent the paved surface and at least one of the jets has a high temperature, high pressure nozzle. The high temperature, high pressure nozzle has a hard material with a hardness of at least 2,000 HK. The jets are in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir through a fluid pathway, and the fluid pathway has a pressurizing mechanism and a heating mechanism for bringing the fluid to a high temperature and a high pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a levelling strip (14) on a carriage for applying cold laid coatings, wherein said strip extends in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the direction of movement of the carriage, characterised in that said carriage comprises on the rear side opposite to the direction of its movement a support frame (12) which has an adjustable length so that it can adapt to the width of the application zone of the coating and which supports a levelling strip (14), made from a flexible and slightly elastic material, of which one first free end (16) is attached to a first free external edge of the support frame (18) and in that the second free external edge (20), that is opposite the first, of the support frame comprises a vertical axis breast roller (22) on which the levelling strip (14) is tensioned by means of a winding device (24) that applies to said strip a suitable tension while permitting the continuous adjustment of the working length of said strip.

Abstract: A road grader comprising an elongated grader blade adapted to be pushed by a vehicle such as a bulldozer and having mutually parallel side members attached to the lateral ends of the blade perpendicularly to the blade's longitudinal axis, each of said side members comprising a pair of spaced apart walls that house a slidable mounting plate on the lower end of which is attached a ground contacting skid. Each slidable mounting plate is separately actuated to move upwardly or downwardly with respect to the side member in which it is housed. Relative upward or downward movement of the side member, with respect to the ground contacting skid, results in lowering or elevating the respective ends of the grader blade with respect to the level of the respective ground contacting skid. Separately adjusting the height of the lateral ends of the grader blade and driving the blade by a pushing vehicle permits the precision depth application of a layer of road material at any desired angle or tilt.

Abstract: A mobile asphalt production machine mixes bituminous concrete at the job site through a mixing auger mechanism mounted in an insulated housing. Propane burners provide heat within the mixing auger mechanism and within the insulated housing to produce a hot-mix bituminous concrete in large or small batches. The components of the asphalt mixture are stored in separate bins that can be re-filled at the job site to provide a continuous supply of asphalt. Hot liquid bitumen is added to heated aggregate within the mixing auger mechanism. Recycled asphalt can be added through a port in the mixing auger for incorporation into the mixture. Controls permit the rate of flow of each individual component to be selectively varied in order to change the recipe for the mixture and to provide calibration of the component, while a master control will maintain the pre-established flow rates through a variable speed of operation.

Abstract: An extension screed is for a paving vehicle screed assembly that includes a main screed. The extension screed includes two base members movably connectable with the main screed and two vertical actuators each extending between the main screed and a separate base member. Each vertical actuator linearly displaces the connected base member with respect to the main screed in opposing vertical directions. A carriage preferably includes an inner frame movably connected with the base members and an outer frame slidably disposed about the inner frame and configured to support a screed plate. The vertical actuators vertically displace the carriage and alternatively pivot the carriage within a vertical plane. Further, a first horizontal actuator displaces the inner frame with respect to the two base members in opposing horizontal directions and a second horizontal actuator displaces the outer fame with respect to the inner frame in opposing horizontal directions.

Abstract: A hose holder boom assembly (10) includes a first pivotal connector (128) pivotally mounting an open end (122) of a first tube (120) to a sidewall (114) of a cabinet (44) about a first pivot axis. A second pivotal connector (128) mounts an open end (132) of a second tube (130) to the other open end (124) of the first tube (120) about a second pivot axis parallel to and spaced from the first pivot axis. Movement of the first tube (120) relative to the sidewall (114) and relative movement between the first and second tubes (120, 130) are limited to a pivot plane extending perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes and including the first and second tubes (120, 130). The open end (132) of the second tube (130) is pivotable at an obtuse angle to each of two sides of the other open end (124) of the first tube (120). A hose (74) for outputting paving material extends out of the cabinet (44) and through the first and second tubes (120, 130) and the first and second pivotal connectors (128).

Abstract: A road finisher F for producing a continuous sprayed carpet T of a bonding agent on a planum has a spraying system S on a vehicle having at least two spraying facilities 11, 11?, 14, 14? which are located offset to each other in the and laterally to the traveling motion direction R and a control device which operates the spraying facilities using a method such that during a traveling motion of the vehicle a sprayed carpet T is produced with front and rear boundaries V, H which are continuous over the width of the sprayed carpet and which are parallel to a respective reference line L which is placed on the planum in front of the spraying facility which is the frontmost in traveling motion direction. The sprayed carpet T is produced such that each spraying facility 11, 11?, 14, 14? first is activated or deactivated depending on the traveling motion with a predetermined distance from the or when reaching the respective reference line L.

Abstract: A tack emulsion pre-coating system for use in hot mix asphalt plant paving which comprises providing a triangular-shaped tack emulsion cart deployed ahead of a paver, and configured to operate under a conveyor from a transfer vehicle supplying the paver with HMA, where the cart comprises a forward spray bar which sprays tack emulsion on a surface located between the wheels of the paver so as not to leave tracks and with rear spray bars for spraying tack emulsion behind the wheels, but not behind a central area between the wheels of the paver.

Abstract: A material anti-segregation device is for a paving vehicle including a tractor, a screed for forming a mat of paving material on a base surface, and an auger. The anti-segregation device includes a plurality of flexible, elongated barrier members each coupled with the tractor and collectively defining a curtain. The curtain is configured to generally retain paving material between the curtain and the screed. A plurality of couplers are each configured to connect at least a portion of a separate one of the barrier members with the tractor. Each coupler alternatively disconnects the barrier member or portion from the tractor when tension in the connected member exceeds a predetermined value so as to prevent damage to the tractor. As each barrier member is connected with either a portion or component of the tractor, the predetermined tension value is less than a failure limit of the tractor portion or component.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a paved surface reconditioning system has a vehicle adapted to traverse a paved surface. The vehicle having a press plate with a working surface having plurality of nozzles disposed therein. At least one of the nozzles has an inner diameter less than 1 mm. A fluid passage may connect the nozzle to a reservoir. The reservoir and fluid passage have a volume and a pressurizing mechanism in communication with the volume and being adapted to pressurize at least a portion of the volume.

Abstract: A paving convoy for producing a bituminous cover layer including a self-propelled road paver and a paving material feeding assembly which is self-propelled and travels in front of the road paver. A paving material conveying device extends from the feeding assembly to the road paver. A spraying module including its own undercarriage and components for storing and deploying bitumen emulsion is provided between the feeding assembly and the road paver. The spraying module has a spraying bar facing the front end of the road paver. The spraying module is either coupled to the feeder assembly by a detachable towing connection or to the road paver by detachable pulling connection.

Abstract: An apparatus for regulating a flow of pavement rejuvenation materials for deposit on a roadway is disclosed in one aspect of the invention as including a first channel is supported by a pavement recycling machine and is in communication with a supply of pavement rejuvenation materials; a second channel slideably coupled to the first channel, the pavement rejuvenation materials adapted to flow through the first and second channels; and a hardened tip coupled to the second channel. The apparatus may also have a seat coupled to one of the channels; and a blocking element coupled to the other of the channels. Upon sliding the first channel with respect to the second channel, the blocking element contacts the seat, thereby impeding the flow of pavement rejuvenation materials flowing through the channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a levelling strip (14) on a carriage for applying cold laid coatings, wherein said strip extends in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the direction of movement of the carriage, characterised in that said carriage comprises on the rear side opposite to the direction of its movement a support frame (12) which has an adjustable length so that it can adapt to the width of the application zone of the coating and which supports a levelling strip (14), made from a flexible and slightly elastic material, of which one first free end (16) is attached to a first free external edge of the support frame (18) and in that the second free external edge (20), that is opposite the first, of the support frame comprises a vertical axis breast roller (22) on which the levelling strip (14) is tensioned by means of a winding device (24) that applies to said strip a suitable tension while permitting the continuous adjustment of the working length of said strip.

Abstract: A cementitious paver comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer comprises a surface A, and a surface B opposite said surface A. The first layer comprises a first layer cementitious material that is substantially porous to water. The second layer comprises a surface C and a surface D opposite said surface C. Surface C is engaged with surface B. The second layer comprises a second layer cementitious material that is substantially non-porous to water. The second layer comprises a hole in fluid communication with surface C and in fluid communication with said surface D. The third layer comprises a surface E and a surface F opposite said surface E. Surface E is engaged with surface D. The third layer comprises a third layer cementitious material that is substantially porous to water.

Abstract: A method for bonding together an existing substrate layer and a pavement layer, such that a strong adhesive bond is formed by using a tack coat, provided by an asphalt emulsion, in between the layers as the bond coat. The tack coat layer is a low-tracking coating which cures quickly such that the pavement layer may be applied to the substrate, hours to days after the emulsion is applied to the substrate. The asphalt emulsion comprises at least a first phase of from about 30% to about 70% of an asphalt composition, about 30% to about 70% water, and about 0.1% to about 3.0% emulsifying agent, stabilizer and/or additives, or 0.1% to about 30% if polymeric or other additives are also included.

Abstract: A multi-use asphalt paving tractor with frame raise capability and a blind-mateable connector to facilitate quick connection with interchangeable attachments for performing the functions of a paver, a mix transfer conveyor and road widener.

Abstract: A self-propelled concrete finishing trowel has a transport system or dolly that allows the towel to be moved manually. The transport system includes wheels that are connected to a frame of the trowel by a connector such as a rotatable shaft. A single lift device such as a jack is coupled to the connector such that operation of the lift device translates both wheels relative to the frame. The transport system allows a user to quickly deploy the wheels for non-use transportation. The wheels are also located within the footprint of the trowel so as not to interfere with a finishing operation and are positioned to maximize stability.

Abstract: A patcher system for patching a paved surface includes a remotely controllable arm attachable to a vehicle and a patching material dispensing subsystem disposed on the remotely controllable arm. The patcher system may be part of a mobile patcher system which additionally includes a vehicle, a patching material distribution subsystem disposed on the vehicle, and a control subsystem. A software product may include instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform steps for controlling the patcher system.

Abstract: A tube body having open upper and lower ends and a cylindrical bore there between has an opening along the length thereof. A driver is secured to the tube body adjacent to the upper end. A push rod has a free end. The free end is adapted to move downwardly to an advanced orientation adjacent to the lower end and upwardly to a retracted orientation above the opening. A control component with an operator controlled handle is adapted to move the ram. A funnel is secured to the tube body. The funnel is adapted to feed particulate material into the bore when in the retracted orientation and from the bore when in the advanced orientation.

Abstract: A multi-use asphalt paving tractor with frame raise capability and a blind-mateable connector to facilitate quick connection with interchangeable attachments for performing the functions of a paver, a mix transfer conveyor and road widener.

Abstract: A mobile asphalt production machine mixes bituminous concrete at the job site through a mixing auger mechanism mounted in an insulated housing. Propane burners provide heat within the mixing auger mechanism and within the insulated housing to produce a hot-mix bituminous concrete in large or small batches. The components of the asphalt mixture are stored in separate bins that can be re-filled at the job site to provide a continuous supply of asphalt. Hot liquid bitumen is added to heated aggregate within the mixing auger mechanism. Recycled asphalt can be added through a port in the mixing auger for incorporation into the mixture. Controls permit the rate of flow of each individual component to be selectively varied in order to change the recipe for the mixture and to provide calibration of the component, while a master control will maintain the pre-established flow rates through a variable speed of operation.

Abstract: In combination with a placers/spreader having a frame including at least two side bolsters standing parallel to the subgrade path and at least two cross beams spanning the subgrade path forming a conveyor supporting structure. A rail system is attached spanning the frame, and has a roll in/roll out conveyor with a cantilevered support at one of the side bolsters and a support for attachment to and support from the rail system. The conveyor moves in traversing motion across the frame to distribute concrete. The improvement comprises a strike off beam and spreader plow assembly for trailing attachment to the frame of a placer/spreader. We thus disclose a strike off beam with spreader plow assembly which can be removably attached to either side of a placer/spreader to avoid the necessity of relocating the receiving conveyor when the location of the access road changes from one side to the other or direction of spreading changes.

Abstract: A device for simultaneously spreading cut fibers and binders on a roadway width, includes, in the longitudinal direction, a first binder spreading set, a second cut fiber spreading set and a third binder spreading set, the second set including cutting tools, which are driven by a torque transmission member. The device is modular, the modules being transversally arranged side by side and each allowing to spread on a longitudinal lane of the roadway binders and cut fibers. Each module has a first nozzle, a tool for pulling and cutting continuous fibers and throwing cut fibers to the roadway, a second nozzle, the nozzles being connected to a common binder dispensing member. Each tool is removably mounted in its module between a working position where it is in the module and driven by the driving shaft and a releasing position where it is available to an operator and at rest.

Abstract: A road finisher with an internal combustion engine, an engine exhaust pipe provided with a muffler having an enlarged diameter with respect to the engine exhaust pipe, and a pipe for discharging emissions of the building material is described. For a constructively simple embodiment easy to be mounted it is suggested to pass the emission pipe without mixing through the muffler and to design the muffler as mounting for the emission pipe.

Abstract: A walkway extension assembly for a paving machine has main and laterally extendable and retractable screeds and a transversely extending rear catwalk or walkway. The assembly has a laterally extending walkway component extending beneath and on each side of the existing walkway. Channel members are attached to and extend downwardly from bottom surfaces of the existing walkway. The lateral walkway components are positioned beneath the existing walkway on these channel members, and are slideably extendable, laterally and outward from the existing walkway. Brackets are attached between the ends of the walkway components and the sidewalls of the lateral screeds. By this configuration, when the lateral screeds are extended from beneath the paving machine, the lateral walkway components, moving in tandem with the screeds, are also extended. Workers are thus able to stand on the walkway components, outboard of the paving machine itself, to observe the lateral paving operations.

Abstract: A construction apparatus having an arrangement for controlling guidance of a frame thereof along a predetermined path, e.g., a slip-form paving apparatus, has an arrangement for selectively digging vertical bores in the ground surface at spacings along the predetermined path for planting of vertical posts to be secured by the paving material upon setting thereof. In operation, as the construction apparatus is guided over the ground surface along the predetermined path, the bore-digging arrangement is periodically actuated to form vertical bores at spacings along the predetermined path, after which a settable paving material is formed along the predetermined path including filling the vertical bores with the paving material, and posts are placed vertically in the holes for securement therein.

Abstract: This invention concerns a grader-blade retainer assembly affording side-to-side movement of the blade that provides a compliant attachment of the retainer assembly to the grader-blade assembly. An embodiment facilitates a adjustment of the retainer assembly, as in the case of wear, without the necessity of hand tools.