ASPHALT PLANTS EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
Two types of plants CORRECT ANSWER batch plant
drum plant
Drum plant CORRECT ANSWER has a higher production rate
batch plant CORRECT ANSWER one batch created at a time
Common Asphalt plant operations CORRECT ANSWER •Aggregate storage and feeding
•Weighing and handling
•Mix production
•Mix storage
•Dust control and collection
What is the current practice to keep RAP/RAS under? CORRECT ANSWER RAP - below 30%
RAS - below 5%
this is the percent of old asphalt that is added into new asphalt
With HMA paving operations colder ambient temperatures means less time for? -
CORRECT ANSWER -transport
placement
compaction
why old asphalt milling? CORRECT ANSWER to
recylce to maintain roadway profile and clearancee
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
Two types of plants CORRECT ANSWER batch plant
drum plant
Drum plant CORRECT ANSWER has a higher production rate
batch plant CORRECT ANSWER one batch created at a time
Common Asphalt plant operations CORRECT ANSWER •Aggregate storage and feeding
•Weighing and handling
•Mix production
•Mix storage
•Dust control and collection
What is the current practice to keep RAP/RAS under? CORRECT ANSWER RAP - below 30%
RAS - below 5%
this is the percent of old asphalt that is added into new asphalt
With HMA paving operations colder ambient temperatures means less time for? -
CORRECT ANSWER -transport
placement
compaction
why old asphalt milling? CORRECT ANSWER to
recylce to maintain roadway profile and clearancee
