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#162 Smooth as Glass: The Road Ahead￼

<p>On concrete paved roads, cracks can be reflected up from the joints between paving sections, into the surface layer. These cracks can lead to further damage to the road structure, and require maintenance from road owners. But the latest road surfacing technology has been proven effective on Formula 1 tracks and airport runways around the...</p>
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#162 Smooth as Glass: The Road Ahead￼

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#162 Smooth as Glass: The Road Ahead