The purpose of this publication is to assist engineers in the analysis, design and control of paving projects that use asphalt concrete and other asphalt plant-mixes. The scope of this new third edition has been enlarged, and changes necessitated by advances in asphalt technology have been incorporated. Chapters I and II and Appendices A and B present information that is designed to help the engineer analyze an asphalt paving project and prepare the project's engineering report. Chapter III is intended as a guide to the preparation of materials and construction specifications in accordance with decisions based on the recommendations of the engineering report. Tables and graphs are used to support specifications and construction methods. (RK)