As the nation’s drivers zig and zag to try to avoid potholes, University of Missouri expert Punya Rath explains the science behind these street craters.
A member of the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab (MAPIL), Rath specializes in researching asphalt materials.
He has collaborated with multiple state departments of transportation, agencies, and companies to promote sustainability through the use of recycled materials in asphalt mixtures.
Here, he explains what causes potholes and more:
Source: University of Missouri
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