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Greetings from the e-Newsletter Editors
You may have not realized, but ISCP has been sending you
an e-Newsletter like this one every other month for some time now. We started it in 2004, and even though
putting together a bi-monthly newsletter is not a monumental task, it still
takes some time and effort. When we
volunteered to take on this task, we did it to establish a regular channel to
keep members informed of the Society’s activities and to increase ISCP
relevance. Back then, we were graduate students and had a lot more flexible
time for this task. We later invited
Amanda Bordelon to join us, and the three of us have been responsible, along
with ISCP secretary/treasurer Mark Snyder, to ensure that the members and
friends of the Society hear from ISCP at least six times a year. For the vast majority of you that do not know us, Jake
Hiller lives in Houghton, Michigan, USA where he is starting as an assistant
professor at Michigan Technological University. Amanda Bordelon
is currently a graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Urbana, Illinois, USA.
I now work for the University of California Pavement
Research Center in Davis, California, USA. Most of the newsletter work gets done, as
you can probably imagine, via email.
Mark Snyder, who is currently a consultant in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania,
USA, provides us with the society business articles, and oversees the
functioning of the communication committee. We all love the engineering aspects of concrete pavements,
but as engineers, “journalism” does not come naturally for us. We need your patronage. We generally do not get a lot of feedback,
and sometimes we ask ourselves whether or not you read what we write. As you can see from this issue of the
newsletter, there are a lot of things happening at ISCP. We invite you to continue reading our
newsletter, provide us with comments and articles if you can, and become
active in supporting the activities and initiatives of the International
Society for Concrete Pavements as we continue to prosper. Erwin Kohler, Jake
Hiller, and Amanda Bordelon ISCP e-Newsletter
Editors Registration Now Open for 9th International
Conference Registration
materials for the 9th
International Conference on Concrete Pavements in San Francisco,
California, USA from August 17-21, 2008 are now available at: http://www.concretepavements.org/9thiccp/Conference_registration_form.pdf Also, a link to
the exhibitor registration form can be found at: http://www.concretepavements.org/9thiccp/ExhibitorForm.pdf Online
registration for the 9th Conference will also be available in the
near future.
Registration fees
for this conference are as follows: Current (2007)
ISCP Members who renew by Jan 31, 2008: • $600 Member
Registration by May 31, 2008 • $700 Member
Registration June 1-August 8, 2008 • $800 Member
Registration after August 8, 2008 Non-members: • $700
Registration by May 31, 2008 • $800
Registration June 1-August 8, 2008 • $900
Registration after August 8, 2008 Full-Time
Employees of Government Agency: • $200 discount Students: • $350 Student
Registration by May 31, 2008 • $400 Student
Registration June 1-August 8, 2008 • $450 Student
Registration after August 8, 2008 Other: • $2,000 –
Exhibitor Registration • $150 –
Spouse/Guest Registration • $75 – Paper Copy
of Proceedings A limited number
of free student registrations are available on a first-come, first-served
basis through the U.S. Federal Highway Administration for US-based students
who participate in the poster board competition. Student travel stipends may be available
through local chapters of the American Concrete Pavement Association. Interested students should contact the
Poster Board Session coordinator, Elin Jensen at jensen@ltu.edu for additional information. For more
information on the 9th International Conference on Concrete
Pavements, please visit us online at: http://www.concretepavements.org/9thiccp ISCP Elections Open on November 5! ISCP members
should watch for the delivery of an electronic ballot (by e-mail) for the
election of 7 persons to fill expiring Director positions on the ISCP Board
for 2008 – 2012. The Nominating
Committee has prepared a slate of candidates that will be listed on the
ballot, but write-ins are welcome as well.
In addition to the
election of Directors, members will be asked to vote on a proposal from the
Board to modify the ISCP Constitution to include a revised mission statement. Completed ballots
will be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer for 30 days after distribution. Annual Board and Membership Meeting Scheduled ISCP’s annual
Board and Membership Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January
12, 2008 at 17h30 in Washington, D.C. (contingent upon approval of room
request to TRB). The meeting agenda is
expected to include regular business meeting reports, a summary and
discussion of the results of the August 2007 Strategic Planning Meeting,
introduction of new members, and induction of new honorary members. A post-meeting group dinner is also
planned. Final details for the meeting
time/location, agenda and dinner plans will be posted on the ISCP website at www.concretepavements.org. ISCP to Develop Concrete Pavement Graduate Program
Brochures In an effort to
promote educational research opportunities for students across the globe, the
International Society for Concrete Pavements is currently trying to assemble a
list of universities that offer graduate studies and conduct research in the
area of concrete pavements and materials.
We are requesting a one-page profile of the university, research(ers),
and institutes within the university that may help support concrete pavement
research. ISCP will then host these
profiles on their website to serve as a quick tool for students interested in
concrete pavements and materials in order to find information and links to
each university. Currently, ISCP has four university
profiles represented on our site consisting of: ·
Michigan
Technological University (Houghton, Michigan, USA) ·
University
of California-Davis (Davis, California, USA) ·
University
of Illinois (Urbana, Illinois, USA) ·
University
of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA) These profiles and the template (MS-Word
document) can be found online at: http://www.concretepavements.org/universities ISCP welcomes
additions from all universities with graduate programs in concrete pavements
and materials and particularly is interested in university profiles outside
the united States. Any questions on
this initiative can be addressed to Dr. Jake Hiller and Dr. Erwin Kohler at newsletter@concretepavements.org. Renew your ISCP Membership for 2008 Now! Membership renewal
notices will be mailed to individual members during the first week of November
(organizational sponsor/member renewals were mailed in early October). Timely
renewal of membership is especially important this year because, in addition
to providing the Society with operating funds, they are a necessary part of
qualifying for discounted registration fees for the 9th International
Conference (the “member” rate
is only available to 2007 members who renew for 2008 by January 31). Remember that you
can renew by FAX, by mail or online at the ISCP website using checks, money
order or credit card (wire transfers are discouraged because of high bank
fees). Thank you, in
advance, to all new and renewing ISCP members. Your support of ISCP’s mission and
activities helps to advance the promotion of good concrete pavement
technology around the world and is greatly appreciated!
Society Conducts Best Practices Workshop in Xi’an,
China
During September
2007, a four-person delegation from the society visited China to conduct a
2-day workshop on Best Practices for Concrete Pavements at Chang’An
University in Xi’an. The workshop was co-sponsored by the society, Chang'an
University and the North America Chinese Overseas Transportation Association
(NACOTA). The workshop presented an overview of the technology with respect
to design, concrete materials, construction (slipform paving focus),
maintenance/repair/rehabilitation, and international practices for long-life
concrete pavement. The workshop planning and logistics were facilitated by
members Professor Shuanfa Chen (Dean, Faculty of Materials at Chang'an
University), Dr. Yingwu Fang (Chair, Pavement Committee, NACOTA) and Dr.
Edward Guo. The workshop was conducted by members Shiraz Tayabji, Dan
Zollinger, Mark Snyder, and Tom Van Dam.
The society also
held talks with Professor Chen and Chang’An University officials regarding
future cooperative ventures including co-sponsoring an international
conference on concrete pavements in Xi’an during 2009 and starting a Chinese
concrete pavement association allied with the Society. During their brief
stop-over in Beijing, the ISCP delegation also met with senior officials of the
Research Institute of Highways (RIOH) of the Ministry of Communication to
discuss joint activities to advance technology transfer activities. This
meeting was facilitated by member Dr. Bo Tian, Assistant Professor at RIOH. According to Dan
Zollinger, President, the China visit was very productive and will help pave
the way to future interactions between the Society and many Chinese
organizations and encourage active participation in Society activities by the
Chinese concrete pavement technologists. The delegation expressed sincere
thanks to the many individuals and organizations in China that made the visit
an experience to remember. The society
delegation was very impressed with the transportation facilities in China and
the pace of construction everywhere. The delegation visited the longest
tunnel (18 km long) in China, constructed through Qinling Mountain in Shaanxi
Province. Prepared by:
Shiraz Tayabji, Past President, ISCP Successful
Workshop in Recife, Brazil
The "Workshop
on Best Practices for Concrete Pavement" held in Recife, Brazil last week
was a success, with eight workshop presentations and 22 papers discussed in
six technical sessions. Brazilian concrete pavement specialists and
practitioners were joined by experts from England, Belgium, Sweden, The
Netherlands, and the United States, for a three-day event organized by the
Brazilian Concrete Institute (IBRACON) and ISCP. Professor José Balbo, from the University
of Saõ Paulo, was the host and chief editor of the proceedings, which
included both several workshops and technical presentations from across the
globe. Several workshops were presented during this time and were
organized by the following: ·
Shiraz Tayabji (A Century of Concrete
Roads in USA) ·
Dan Zollinger (Curing and Finishing
Concrete Pavements) ·
Lev Khazanovich (Structural Analysis
and Evaluation) ·
Mang Tia (Modern Structural Design) ·
Mark Snyder (Modern Construction
Techniques) ·
Jeffery Roesler (Concrete Pavement
Performance Models). The technical sessions for the workshop ranged in topics
from materials to management and performance. The moderators for these
sessions included: ·
Anne Beeldens (Belgian Road Research
Centre) ·
Jeff Roesler (University of Illinois) ·
Lambert Houben (Univ. de Delft) ·
Jussara Tanesi (FHWA) ·
Suneel Vanikar (FHWA) ·
Ali Farhang (Sweden Concrete
Institute) More information on this workshop is available online at: http://ibracon1.locaweb.com.br/eventos/pavement.workshop/organizacao.asp Symposium
on Mechanics of Pavements and Paving Materials During the
inaugural International Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute
(EM08) in Minneapolis, Minnesota from May 18-21, 2008, a symposium on
pavement mechanics will be held.
Pavements are an important component of highways, airports, and
ports. Mechanics of pavements is a
unique branch of applied mechanics. It
provides principle guides, analytical and numerical tools for pavement
design, material selection and characterization, performance evaluation and
prediction, and life-cycle cost analysis.
With the implementation of the Mechanistic-Empirical pavement design
approach, mechanics of pavements has gained significant attention in recent
years. This symposium provides a forum
for pavement professionals to present recent developments in any topics
related to pavement mechanics. Abstracts for this
symposium can be submitted online no later than December 1, 2007 at: For more information, contact the
symposium organizers, Dr. Zhanping You (zyou@mtu.edu) and/or Dr.
Linbing Wang (wangle@vt.edu), or go online
to: http://www.cee.mtu.edu/~zyou/EM2008MechanicsPavement.pdf PCA Education
Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Academic faculty are invited annually to submit
nominations for outstanding degree candidates in engineering and the physical
sciences. The fellowships are open to any student in the U.S. and Canada
completing studies toward a masters or doctoral degree from an institution of
higher education within Canada or the United States that is accredited by a
regional or national agency. The applicant must pursue graduate study in an
engineering, science, material science, or architectural program. Each
fellowship includes a $20,000 stipend paid to the university to cover
tuition, residence, research materials, equipment, study materials, and
related educational expenses. To receive the fellowship, the student and nominating
faculty member must submit a short research proposal to PCA no later than
January 15, 2008. For a list of
research fellowship proposal topics of interest and information on how to
apply, please go to: http://www.cement.org/research/res_fellowship.asp Concrete
Pavement Construction Training CD
The CD was developed using the hypermedia
technique with interaction between text, images and short videos to maximize
effectiveness of the self training process. The information is organized in13
major sections covering all construction phases. A major section is dedicated
to best construction practices and is organized in short bullet points for
quick review.
An added benefit of the CD is the incorporation of
a sample certification test using the multiple choice format. This section
can be expanded and tailored to the agency requirement, and can be
subsequently used to certify trainees by a highway agency, university or
consulting firm. Currently, the CD is being translated to Spanish
to benefit concrete pavement practitioners in Central and South America. For more information, please contact Jamshid
Armaghani, Ph.D., P.E., at Jamshid@bellsouth.net Prepared by:
Jamshid Armaghani, Member of Board of Directors, ISCP Concrete
Pavement Openings at SaLUT, Inc. SaLUT, Inc., a consulting engineering firm, has
several positions open for concrete pavement research, engineering, and
testing professionals with varying degrees and experience - Master's degree
and professional registration is a plus. They are looking to fill both
full-time and part-time positions in the Washington, DC, USA area. The ideal
candidate will possess good written and oral communication skills. Excellent
salary and benefits are available. For an exciting career with tremendous
exposure potential, please send resume to: SaLUT Inc. 4740 Corridor Place, Suite E Beltsville, MD 20705 USA Fax (301) 595-3787 email pperera@salutinc.com SaLUT is an equal opportunity employer. New
Office at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) A new office
called the Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation
Management (HRTM) has been created which absorbs and expands upon the
functions of three previous offices at TFHRC (Office of Corporate Research
and Technology (R&T), Office of Program Development and Evaluation, and
the Office of Research and Technology Services). HRTM serves both TFHRC and
FHWA research and technology activities and programs. Learn more at http://www.tfhrc.gov/about/hrtmannounce.htm
BUILDING
SUSTAINABLE PAVEMENTS USING RECYCLED CONCRETE AGGREGATE: FACT
OR REALITY? Mr.
James Smith, MASc Currently
working as a Ph.D. Candidate Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering University
of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Advisor:
Professor Susan Tighe, Canada Research Chair in Pavement and Infrastructure
Management, Associate Professor, Associate Director CPATT
The research team
will monitor the performance of the test sections using both conventional and
unconventional methods. Regular
deflection, pavement distress, roughness, skid and noise surveys will be
carried out to monitor performance over time.
In addition, several sensors have been placed within the pavement
structure to evaluate the performances of RCA with respect to both
environment and loading.
November 7-9, 2007 in http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/concrete/2007cptpconf.cfm Advances
in Cement Basted Materials and Applications in Civil Infrastructure
(ACBM-ACI) December 19-21, 2007 in http://www.acb-aci.org/index.htm 87th
Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board January 13-17, 2008 in 8th
Global Cement Conference March 3-4, 2008 in 2nd
International Symposium on Ultra High Performance Concrete March 5-7, 2008 in ACI
Spring Convention: "Design and Construction Compatibility" March 30 - April 3, 2008 in First
International Symposium on Transportation and Development Innovative
Practices April 24-26, 2008 in 11th
International Conference on Durability of Building Materials May 11-14, 2008 in Symposium
on Mechanics of Pavements and Paving Materials During the inaugural International
Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EM08) May 18-21, 2008 in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, USA 10th
International on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation -
AATT 2008 May 27-31, 2008 in 6th
RILEM International Conference on Pavement Cracking June 9-11, 2008 in 13th
International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete 2008
(ICAAR) June 16-19, 2008 in 2nd
International Conference on "Advances in Concrete and Structures" June 19-21, 2008 in 6th
International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology July 20-23, 2008
in http://www.jsce.or.jp/committee/pavement/icpt2008.html
August 13-15, 2008 in http://www.concretepavements.org/9thiccp/
Organized by ISCP August 17-21, 2008 in http://www.concretepavements.org/9thiccp/ 8th
International conference on Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and
Concrete Structures (CONCREEP 8) September 30 - October 2, 2008 in http://concrete-lab.civil.nagoya-u.ac.jp/concreep8/ 3rd
International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing October 1-3, 2008 in ASCE
TD&I Pavement Conference October, 2008 in Seattle, Washington, USA http://content.asce.org/conferences/pavements2008/
Organized by ISCP Tentatively scheduled for August 2012 in http://www.concretepavements.org/ If you wish to
submit an upcoming conference, meeting, or call for papers for the next ISCP
e-newsletter, please contact us at newsletter@concretepavements.org. The
ISCP Newsletter is maintained by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Erwin Kohler, Associate
Editor, Dr. Jake Hiller, and Assistant Editor, Amanda Bordelon. Suggestions for future e-newsletters are
welcomed at newsletter@concretepavements.org.
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