Abstract
In the conditions of construction, the tasks of laying, replacing or repairing underground utilities are unavoidable. Currently, the vast majority of these works are carried out in an open manner. Often, especially in urban construction, it is necessary to remove part of the asphalt pavement. Depending on the strength of the material, the thickness of the coating, the required amount of work and the resources of construction organizations, various machines and technologies for removing asphalt concrete are used. The vast majority of machines currently used for cutting process joints in asphalt concrete surfaces implement the working process of milling or abrasive cutting, which is characterized by high energy consumption, requires the use of special equipment and cutting tools. These and other factors have a significant impact on the cost of work.