Episode 34: Why Balanced Mix Design Matters
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This episode features Gisel Carrasco discussing the importance and impact of Balanced Mix Design in asphalt pavement development in Texas.
This month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re joined by Gisel Carrasco, MTD Flexible Pavement Section Director, for a deep dive into Balanced Mix Design (BMD)—an approach that is reshaping how asphalt mixes are developed in Texas. BMD represents a shift from traditional mix design methods, with the goal of creating longer lasting, more durable pavements while allowing room for innovation across the industry. In this episode, Gisel breaks down: • The changes BMD is expected to bring • How long TxDOT h...
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