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Episode 34: Why Balanced Mix Design Matters

Episode 34: Why Balanced Mix Design Matters20. Nov. 202548 Min.

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re joined by Gisel Carrasco, MTD Flexible Pavement Section Director, for a deep dive into Balanced Mix Design (BMD)—an approach that is reshaping how asphalt mixes are developed in Texas. BMD represents a shift from traditional mix design methods, with the goal of creating longer lasting, more durable pavements while allowing room for innovation across the industry. In this episode, Gisel breaks down: • The changes BMD is expected to bring • How long TxDOT h...