Whether you're paving a runway or a roadway, understanding grade control systems is crucial for high-quality results. This video explains the importance of grade control and how different systems—from manual adjustments to advanced laser and GPS setups—affect pavement elevation, thickness, and smoothness. Learn how tools like joint matchers, skis, stringlines, and cross-slope controls work, and why a well-prepared base layer is key to avoiding issues like ponding or roughness.
✈️ Learn more about the Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP): www.asphaltpavement.org/aaptp
🛣️ Learn more about NAPA: www.asphaltpavement.org/
