Control deck grades to accommodate equipment and avoid joint damage Increasingly, owners are specifying diamond grinding to improve the ride quality, friction and drainage capabilities of new bridge deck surfaces. Historically, bridges have suffered from ride quality issues where adjoining bridge deck segments and approach slabs meet one another. To counter this issue, agencies are now specifying that the final riding surface be diamond ground.   Diamond grinding provides a much smoother...

Baytown, TX Project Delivers Superior Ride Quality In 2021, the City of Baytown, Texas, completed a landmark road preservation project on North Main Street, one of its busiest corridors. By adopting a Concrete Pavement Preservation (CPP) strategy, the city not only saved millions in reconstruction costs but also delivered a roadway with exceptional ride quality, setting a new standard for infrastructure renewal. This project serves as a compelling case study for how targeted...

IGGA Announces New Member - Top-Off We are proud to announce that Top-Off has joined the IGGA family as our newest member!   Founded in 2011 by John Vastmans in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium, Top-Off NV has grown into Belgium’s market leader in road milling and surface treatment. Built on the belief that sustainable road maintenance begins with quality and skilled people, the company combines technical innovation with craftsmanship to deliver lasting infrastructure....