MOBA Mobile Automation AG Kapellenstr.

15 65555 Limburg / Germany

Telefon: +49 6431 95770 Telefax: +49 6431 9577177 E-Mail: moba-ag@moba.de www.moba.de 06/2010

BASI C KNOWLEDGE




ASPHALT PAVI NG

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2 3
4
The asphalt mix is delivered into the receiving hopper (1) of the paver as it pushes the rear tyres of the
haul truck (not shown). The mix is carried from the hopper to the rear of the machine by twin or single
conveyors (2), and then on to the auger (3) which distributes the mix laterally over the entire working
width of the screed (4).
MATERIAL FLOW
MATERIAL FLOW
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2
3
The material flow is regulated by the
speed of the conveyors (2), and the
auger (3).
The conveyor speed is automatically
correlated to the forward speed of the
paver and the height of the material
which is spread out ahead of the
screed.
This height has to be kept as constant
as possible.
The screed levels and pre-compacts the asphalt mix to a specified thickness.
To produce an even surface - even if the underlying base is somewhat irregular - the screed is
constructed as a floating working tool.
Therefore the screed (1) is attached to the paver by side arms (2) at tow points (3) located on
either side of the paver. Via the tow points the angle of the screed can be varied and thus cause a
slow rise or fall of the screed.

THE SCREED
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2
3
The angle between the bottom plate of the screed and the surface being paved is known as the angle
of attack.
The angle of attack may be increased or decreased by raising or lowering the tow point level.
Any movement of the tow points results in a rise or fall of the screed by getting more or less
material under the screed.
ANGEL OF ATTACK
lower angle
flow down
higher angle
flow up

Effects which cause a height-change of the screed


Screed flow up by
Raising of the tow point
Increasing material feed
Increasing driving speed
Decreasing material temperature



Screed flow down by
Lowering the tow point
Decreasing material feed
Reducing driving speed
Increasing material temperature



Screed stays level when
all factors remain constant

EFFECTS ON THE LEVEL
OF THE SCREED
affected by material (& temperature)!
no direct reaction slow acting!
no regulation without machine
forward movement!
affected by driving speed
high, constant ,vibration
CHARACTERISTICS OF
SCREED LEVELLING
USE OF AUTOMATION
To ensure all influences that can affect the screed level are kept as constant as possible, different
sub-ranges can be automated.
Thus easing the number of tasks the operator has to manage and therefore creating good conditions
for a continuous, high quality, finish.

Automation is available for the following functions :

Material (feeder) control
The amount of material - transported by the conveyor and auger is observed by sensors.
All detected changes cause a reaction to the valve outputs, thus slowing down or speeding up the
feed of material.

Screed levelling
The height and cross inclination of the screed are adjusted by grade- and slope-controllers following
a default reference (string line, ground, curb, laser, . . .).
Thus irregularities - in the sub-base material or caused by movements of the tractor - can be
compensated for.

Ignition-/Temperature control
Sensors detect the actual temperature of the screed and, when required, activate heating
(gas ignition) to the set value.
WHY CONSTRUCT USING
SEVERAL LAYERS ?
The aim is to produce an even, homogeneous surface.
To minimise irregularities the asphalt is usually deposited in several layers.
Second layer: 3 (4) cm

after additional roller compaction of 20% %
Height difference: 2 mm
WHY CONSTRUCT USING
SEVERAL LAYERS ?
Base layer: 5 (10) cm

after additional roller compaction of 20%
Height difference: 1 cm
5 cm
Foundation:
Height difference: 5 cm
1 cm
10 cm
2 mm
4 cm
5 cm
3 cm
Top layer: 2 cm

after additional roller compaction of 20%
Height difference: 0.4 mm
2 cm
0.4 mm
Using a good reference to control the height: The irregularities minimise layer by layer
WHY CONSTRUCT USING
SEVERAL LAYERS ?
Overcoming problems during street maintenance -
With only one layer to remove the irregularities
Layer: 4 cm

after additional roller compaction of 20%

Height difference (remains): 5 cm
5 cm
4 cm
4 cm
5 cm
Surface
Height difference: 5 cm
If constructed with a constant thickness: can only copy a bad profile
Using a good reference to control the height : all but 20% of the irregularities can be removed
Layer: 4 (9) cm

after additional roller compaction of 20%
Height difference (now only): 1 cm
1 cm
9 cm
4 cm