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North Carolina Department of Transportation, also known as NCDOT, is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. The department provides documents for use by contractors and private engineering firms.
Why do crews cut up the road after it is just paved?
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They are removing an asphalt core, which allows a lab technician to determine the percent compaction of the asphalt pavement. If the minimum compaction percentage has not been met...