Penn State University Stadium Lot West – 9-Year Update
Date: 2014
Location: State College, PA
Fiber: FORTA-FI®
Project Description
Penn State University State College campus has been using FORTA-FI for over a decade. In the summer of 2014 one of their larger projects included the expansion of a 500-space parking area situated between Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center. A 1 ½” 9.5 mm wearing course of FORTAfied ® asphalt was placed over 4” of binder.
Update
After nine years and a crack seal treatment, this parking lot has remained Stronger Lasting™ showing minimal cracking and stresses.
Technical Specifications
- Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FI®
- Application: Wearing Course
- Mix Formula: Dense Grade HMA
- Total Project Size: 500 Ton
- Thickness: 1½” over 4” Binder









