Wirtgen Group practical know-how:
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Our experienced applications consultants are pleased to share their job-site know-how with you. Use our hands-on Wirtgen Group manuals for useful information on cold recycling, asphalt paving and compaction technology.


The Wirtgen Cold Recycling Manual

With the Cold Recycling Manual, Wirtgen provides a comprehensive compendium on everything to do with the economically efficient and environmentally friendly rehabilitation method. The book describes the methods and options of cold recycling, methods for analysing existing pavement structures, as well as procedures for selecting suitable binding agents. The authors have also included many suggestions for practical implementation.

The manual is available for download on the Wirtgen GmbH website in German, English, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Polish.


Concrete Slipform Paving Manual, Part 1

Part 1 of the series of manuals is entitled " Curb, barrier, sidewalk and multipurpose applications". The work focuses on Wirtgen's small slipform pavers, the SP 150, the SP 250 and the SP 500. On the 223 clearly illustrated pages, experts supply practical tips for everyday paving situations – an especially valuable feature. All aspects of practical application – covering everything from job site logistics and slipforms to curing – are explained in detail.

The Concrete Slipform Paving Manual is available for download on the Wirtgen GmbH website in German, English, French, Spanish and Italian. This guide is also available as print version for EUR 6,50 net.

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The Vögele „Paving Guide“

Packed with useful tips for optimum settings of paver and screed, answers to numerous questions associated with asphalt paving and many details on materials theory, Joseph Vögele AG’s Paving Guide is a handy booklet for its customers and also ideal for home study. Practical on-the job examples that also cover all interfaces, such as the screed or transport of mixture, make the Guide a useful tool to help the customer on the job site.

This guide is available in German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch and Polish for EUR 15,00 net. Please get in touch with us!


“Compaction”: the Hamm manual for compaction technology and techniques

With the new manual “Compaction – in asphalt construction and earthworks”, Hamm has created a comprehensive elementary work on this subject. Not only is the machine technology described, but the work also imparts a knowledge of physics and soil mechanics. Furthermore, the manual provides information on the layers in road construction and earthworks and has handy tips for practical work on the job site.

The descriptively illustrated manual is suitable both for the interested layman and for advanced users. It is available in German and English for EUR 19,50 net. Please get in touch with us!



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