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AASHTO re:source Q & A PodcastRolling Forward: Exploring the New Hamburg Wheel Track Proficiency Sample ProgramEver wondered how and why a new proficiency sample scheme was created? Special guests John Malusky and Ryan LaQuay join hosts Brian Johnson and Kim Swanson to reveal the meticulous planning process behind the Hamburg Wheel Tracking samples, a groundbreaking addition to AASHTO re:source's Proficiency Sample Program. Hear firsthand accounts of the logistical challenges faced during its development, the steps taken to prevent segregation, and the lessons learned from pilot studies with DOTs that highlight the critical importance of well-blended materials.Read this episode's companion article or watch the video on YouTube.Send us...2024-09-2433 minAASHTO re:source Q & A PodcastOctober PSP Insights - Aggregate Gradation and GravityJohn Malusky and Ryan LaQuay from the Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) join us to discuss the results of the recent Aggregate Gradation and Gravity samples 3 and 4. Plus, share in our excitement as we discover the benefits of using slide lock bags in the PSP packaging process. Related information:S4 E14: S4 E14: August PSP Insights - Polymer-Modified Emulsified AsphaltS4 E13: August PSP Insights - GyratoryS4 E 12: August PSP Insights - Marshall and HveemI Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?S3 E23: September PSP InsightsSend us a textHave questions, comments, or w...2023-10-1031 min
Deep-Sea StoriesDeep-Sea Stories with Master Diver Steve WigginsMaster Chief Master Diver Steve Wiggins joined the U.S. Navy in November 1978 and retired from active duty in October 2005. He served in the fleet for five years as a Yeoman before he attended Navy 2nd Class Dive School in 1984 at Coronado, California. Steve attended 1st Class Dive School from 1987 over the holiday to 1988. In 1995, Steve earned his Navy Master Diver Qualification. Master Diver Wiggins' most memorable dive commands were the USS Kittiwake (ASR-13), from 1988 to 1991, where he qualified submarine rescue chamber operator and operated SRC 8 to 850 feet of seawater for certification. He was stationed on the USS Frank...2022-09-2832 min