In 2002, Dessureault joined the University of Arizona and is now a tenured Associate Professor in the Mining and Geological Engineering Department. Since arriving at Arizona, Dessureault has simultaneously followed his passion in research and commercial enterprises.
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Q. How thick should asphalt be laid? A. On new installation a minimum of 5 over a well compacted sub grade. On an overlay 2 of hot asphalt mix is the minimum recommended. Q. How soon can I drive on a new asphalt surface? A. In most instances as soon as installation is completed. Q. Why does asphalt fade? A. First is to realize that when you look at your asphalt based surface you are not looking at asphalt you are looking at what is called bituminous concrete.