ASPHALT PLANTS EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 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 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