Owner of BATT Lab - Consulting Engineer. Specialized asphalt solutions & testing. Member of TRB, AAPT, ASTM. Proud KY dad & husband. BSA vol. UK Wildcat alum.
Richmond, KY
Joined November 2009
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Phillip Blankenship retweeted
The BATT Lab takes a closer look at asphalt mixtures for signs of potential moisture damage using AASHTO T 283. Moisture damage, commonly known as stripping, occurs when asphalt binder loses adhesion to the aggregate, potentially compromising pavement durability. #BATTLab
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In only three days, BATT Vision collected 53,636 georeferenced pavement images across 133 directional roadway sections for the $4.4 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
Read the full report:
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#BATTVision #BATTLab #LabToPavement
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
Balanced Mix Design is more than running tests. It’s knowing how to interpret them. BATT helps you understand the results, evaluate the variables and determine the next step toward better-performing asphalt mixtures.
Learn more:
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#BATTLab #BMD
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
We're always stirring up something interesting in the BATT Lab! Asphalt binder testing can reveal a lot about how a pavement will perform. But we're not just interested in test results. We're interested in what those results mean for building better pavements.
#BATTLab
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
BATT supported Palmer Engineering and the KY Department of Aviation at Hatcher Field in Pikeville, KY, providing BMD testing for a specialized asphalt specification to meet the project's pavement performance requirements.
#BATTLab #AirportPavements
What is BATT doing on a Monday? Inspecting the installation of a Reflective Crack Relief Asphalt Interlayer (RCRAI) in N Kentucky. Working with Compass Infrastructure Group and Riegler Blacktop, this innovative 2X aramid fiber-reinforced interlayer is designed to reduce cracking.
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
Testing binder recovered from RAP, plant-produced mix, or existing pavement cores provides data on binder stiffness and aging. Understanding what those results mean for your project is where BATT makes the difference.
#BATTLab #LabToPavement #AsphaltLife
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
How much polishing can an asphalt mixture take before friction performance begins to change? BATT President Phil Blankenship joins Steve Goodman of Goodman Pavement and Materials Engineering at TAC Conf 2026 to present the findings. Going to TAC? Don't miss this one!
#BATTLab
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
BATT extracts binder from asphalt pavement samples to help investigate what’s happening beneath the surface. We also evaluate plant-produced mixes and RAP. The findings pinpoint inconsistencies, guide mix adjustments, and develop practical remedies for pavement problems.
#BATTLab
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
General aviation aircraft account for millions of takeoffs and landings each year. From developing the right mix to evaluating the condition of an existing runway, BATT provides the data and engineering expertise to make better pavement decisions.
#BetterAsphaltTodayTomorrow
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
Asphalt segregation can undermine pavement performance before traffic ever touches it. Read the latest entry at BATT Tech Talk to learn what causes asphalt segregation and how to reduce the risk.
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#BATTtechtalk #AsphaltLife #AsphaltSegregation
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
A runway isn’t simply a wider road. BATT helps airports evaluate mixes, provide QC/QA, and apply engineering expertise to help ensure those surfaces perform where it matters most.
#BetterAsphaltTodayTomorrow
Great people build a great company.
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
Headed to AMAP? Let’s talk better asphalt. Phil Blankenship and Zack McKay will be there. BATT is a conference break sponsor, so find them at the BATT booth, or at the break, and join the conversation. See you in Boston!
#BATTLab #LabToPavement #AMAP2026
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
That's some serious asphalt depth!
These 6-inch-diameter, full-depth asphalt cores will be evaluated to help the client understand what's happening beneath the surface.
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#PavementForensics #AsphaltTesting #BATTLab
Honored to speak at the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) on accelerated friction testing for faster adoption of new aggregates. Excited to have this first joint publication with Stephen (Steve) Goodman.
@BATT_Lab
@SurfaceTech_LLC
Great week at the MnROAD / NCAT Track Conference in Minnesota.
Impressive to see CertainTeed’s RenuCore pellet technology continues to perform well in the reflection cracking challenge.
Always great reconnecting with industry friends and colleagues.
@BATT_Lab
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
Aggregate sources and binder formulations can vary widely. The new feedstock may meet specifications, but can you be sure the mix will perform as before? BATT’s asphalt performance testing can compare the modified mix with the original so you can pave with confidence.
#BATTLab
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
Asphalt keeps the economy moving, by providing jobs and the infrastructure that supports it. BATT has helped the U.S. achieve long-lasting pavement performance across thousands of miles of roadways, and we’re proud to support this industry.
#BATTLab #AsphaltIndustry
Phillip Blankenship retweeted
It was great to meet everyone who stopped by our booth at last week's North Central Asphat User/Producer Group conference in Madison, WI. BATT was pleased to sponsor this informative event.
#BATTLab #LabToPavement #AsphaltLife
