Waikiki sounds heavenly right about now! Even the most mild temps of the mainland can't compete with Hawaii.
Here’s a “did you know”: many commercial planes, such as the Boeing 747, need close to 12,000 feet of runway space at sea level. That is a lot of asphalt!
#Asphalt is the number one material for airport runway surfacing – it has to hold up to an insane amount of weight and heavy usage. Asphalt pavements are made up of 90% to 95% stone and sand.
#Concrete plays a big role at airports, too. And then gravel, though less commonly used, is put to use at small airports.
Aggregate producers really DO make the world go around!
#mining #quarrylife #sandandgravel #crushingandscreening #recycling
🏖️🌴🏄 What better way to celebrate the start of January than to take a trip to HAWAII!
On our January cover: Road Builders Corporation successfully completed a challenging Waikiki paving project, laying approximately 200 tons of asphalt daily with meticulous planning, safety measures, and coordination to manage heavy tourist traffic and meet municipal specifications.
Read the article now: https://lnkd.in/dQtEpaxC
Head of Business Development at John Weaver Contractors, Director of The Construction Club
1moA fantastic afternoon with great company, thank you.