Introduction

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National Center for Asphalt Technology

Created in 1986 through agreement with NAPA and Auburn University

Annual budget about $6 million

22,400 square foot laboratory

Approximately 35 personnel (including about 20 college students and graduate students)

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NCAT Mission

To provide innovative, relevant, and implementable research, technology development and education that advances safe, durable, and sustainable asphalt pavements.

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NCAT Lead Researchers

Mr. Don WatsonDr. Buzz

PowellDr. Mike Heitzman Dr. David Timm

Dr. Nam TranDr. Carolina Rodezno Dr. Adriana Vargas

Dr. Randy WestDr. Ray Brown

Dr. Fabricio Leiva Dr. Fan Yin Dr. Fan Gu

Funding Overview

Over $6 million in research and training executed in 2015

Majority of funding is from competitive or negotiated contracts

57.2%

7.9%

7.0%

6.3%

5.3%

4.8%

3.6%3.3%

1.2%1.3%

1.5%

Test Track

FHWA

Industry

NCHRP

ARC

Other Subc.

SESC

NAPA

NAPAREF

ALDOT

Other states

NCAT Test Track

Asphalt Pavement Proving Ground

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Training

Balanced Mix Design

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Acceptable Cracking and RuttingC

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Ruttin

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Binder Content

Min Max

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