JANUARY 2022:
Remembering Clinton Solberg: November 20, 1939 – January 26, 2022: American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) shared the passing of Clinton “Clint” Solberg, “It is with deep sympathy and sadness that we share the passing of Clinton “Clint” Solberg, an engineer for the Wisconsin DOT, ACPA and the Wisconsin Concrete Pavement Association (WCPA). Clint began his career with the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) in San Bernardino, then he and his wife Carol moved back to Wisconsin where he worked for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Wisconsin DOT) before he joined WCPA-ACPA in 1988, where he eventually retired from his illustrious career in 2007 after 19 years. Remembered as a “good soul” and a “lover of life,” he brought energy and creativity to his projects and relationships. Clint is survived by his wife Carol of 58 years, three children, six grandchildren, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many lifelong friends. For his full obituary and the details of his visitation followed by his memorial service to be held May 21, 2022 please go to: www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23919916/clinton-elwood-solberg/kaukauna/wisconsin/verkuilen-funeral-home
Florida Concrete & Products Association (FCPA)‘s 2022 Pavewise Concrete Conference
Orlando, Florida
…a once-a-year opportunity to exchange information and technology transfer with transportation industry professionals in Florida.
Laura O’Neill Kaumo, CEO & President-ACPA (ISCP Member Company) stated, “The FCPA Pavewise Conference in Orlando was another huge success!
Congratulations to Matt Sitter, President-FCPA, and Amy Wedel, Director of Concrete Pavements-FCPA, for hosting a great event! It was an absolute pleasure to be in the room with so many contractors and cement suppliers engaging with the DOT, making the case for more concrete pavement projects, particularly considering that in FY 2022, Florida is expected to receive nearly $2.5B in federal highway and airport funding.
Eric Ferrebee, Director of Technical Services-ACPA (ISCP Member Company) presented on “Design & Construction of Concrete Roundabouts”: Roundabouts have become a popular intersection type due to their safety and efficiency for the traveling public. Concrete roundabouts are an excellent option that deliver the safety and efficiency for the travelling public in a way that is both long-lasting and low-maintenance for the owner. This presentation reviewed the main design and construction considerations for bringing a concrete roundabout to life.
Matt Zeller returned for the role of Director of the ACPA Minnesota Chapter in later 2021. ACPA currently has 21 State/Chapter Partners covering 34 States, all promoting concrete pavement products. They help preserve existing market share for concrete pavement and ideally they will successfully generate new opportunities for market growth by convincing key stakeholders to more aggressively consider concrete pavement.
Laura O’Neill Kaumo, CEO & President-ACPA (ISCP Member Company), gave an ACPA update on the U.S. concrete paving industry, ACPA recent activities and accomplishments. Outlook for the paving industry with new infrastructure funding. The role concrete pavements can play in fostering healthy inter-industry competition as well as in strategic applications like high truck traffic routes and flood-prone corridors. https://www.concretepavements.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1643244594009.jpeg
Mike Praul, Senior Concrete Engineer, Office of Preconstruction, Construction, & Pavements-FHWA and FHWA Mobile Concrete Technology Center (FHWA MCTC) presented on how the FHWA MCTC works with agencies, industry, and academia to develop and implement concrete technologies. The program emphasis is to assist agencies with improving their quality assurance programs and also with industry to improve quality control programs. Mr. Praul presented an overview of the program, including tools that Florida can use today to improve concrete infrastructure.
** VISIT TO THE Mobile Concrete Technology Center—MCTC
Jagan Gudimettla, Project Manager, Office of Preconstruction, Construction, & Pavements-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) gave a presentation titled New and Innovative Concrete Testing Technologies that introduced recent technologies or concepts related to testing concrete during mixture design and production. The tests / concepts outlined are simple, practical and field implementable. Some of the tests showcased included the Box Test, Optimized Gradation, Semi-Adiabatic Calorimeter, Surface Resistivity, W/Cm ratio measurement, nondestructive pavement thickness measurement etc.
Ty Chiles, Paving Solutions Engineer–Cemex (ISCP Member Company), gave a presentation titled What’s Percolating with Pervious Pavements? Ty discussed the design and construction of pervious concrete pavements. While highlighting specific project examples throughout the state of Florida, a focus was placed on the most recent completion of the Florida Turnpike Turkey Lake Headquarters parking lot in Orange County.
2022 ASCE Outstanding Projects And Leaders Awards “OPAL” Leadership Awards honor 5 exemplary civil engineers for career achievements in each of five categories (below). This year’s winners will be recognized later in 2022 on October 25 at the OPAL Gala during the ASCE 2022 Convention in Anaheim, California. The OPAL recipients for 2022:
CONSTRUCTION
Susan Hou, M.Eng, P.E., PMP, M.ASCE, Regional Project Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission—for innovation and excellence in construction of civil engineering projects and programs
DESIGN
Raymond P. Daddazio, Eng.Sc.D., P.E., F.EMI, M.ASCE, Senior Consultant and Former President, Thornton Tomasetti—for innovation and excellence in civil engineering design
EDUCATION
Gholamreza Mesri, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Ralph B. Peck Professor of Geotechnical Engineering-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—for demonstrated excellence in furthering civil engineering education
GOVERNMENT
Lloyd C. Caldwell Jr., P.E., M.ASCE, Former Director of Military Programs-U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—for demonstrated leadership of public sector projects and programs
MANAGEMENT
Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D., Dist.D.NE, Hon.D.WRE, NAE, Dist.M.ASCE, Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer-Digital Water Works Inc.—for exceptional management skills in his professional career
ASCE News Webpage: www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/article/2022/01/28/2022-opal-leadership-awards-honor-5-exemplary-engineers
FEBRUARY:
Lori Tiefenthaler, Lehigh Hanson, has stepped into the role of Board President, Slag Cement Association (SCA), during SCA‘s 2022 milestone of marking 20 Years! Ed Griffith, St. Marys Cement, finished his term and passed the gavel to Lori. The SCA is a leading source of knowledge for slag cement and slag blended cements through promotion, education and technology development. SCA communicates the performance and environmental benefits of these cementitious materials through the support and participation of its member companies like St. Marys Cement and Leigh Hanson. In recognition of its 20th anniversary, SCA will be hosting its First Slag Cement School event at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) World Headquarters, May 11-12, 2022.
South Dakota ACPA Chapter 2022 Annual Conference:
The South Dakota 2022 Annual Conference was held in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Jason Reaves, Executive Vice President-South Dakota Chapter-ACPA, welcomed approximately 230 participants who experienced the many presentations, great discussions, and the annual awards event.
Larry Scofield, P.E., ACPA and Staff Member-International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA) provided two presentations titled “Uncovering Buried Treasure—the Phoenix Story” and “Concrete Preservation Best Practices” in the Mount Rushmore State at the South Dakota ACPA Chapter 2022 Annual Conference in Deadwood, SD.
Mr. Jason Reaves, Executive Vice President–SD Chapter-ACPA, welcomed nearly 230 participants who experienced the many great presentations and discussions, as well as the Annual Awards Event.
Dr. Peter Taylor, CP Tech Center also provided two presentations through a very successful storytelling format. Dr. Taylor’s presentations were “PEM and Surface Resistivity” and “Concrete Innovations”.
Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) 58th Annual Workshop—Des Moines, Iowa
with nearly 650 people in attendance. This impressive audience benefitted from three days of impressive programming including four sessions put on by ACPA National staff.
Dr. Peter Taylor gave an excellent presentation at the 58th Annual Iowa Concrete Paving Association Workshop. Looking in the future of Concrete Pavement. #concretestate #cptechcenter National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center)
1) Dr. Peter Taylor 2) Leif Wathne, P.E., Eric Ferrebee, Gary Mitchell, Greg Mulder
Laura O’Neill Kaumo presented in Des Moines, Iowa to what she called “the passionate and committed membership of the Concrete State ICPA IRMCA. What an impressive workshop!” Greg Mulder and his team hosted.
ICPA IRMCA LinkedIn post about 2 ISCP Corporate Members:
“Awesome 3 days of informative and relevant presentations, priceless networking. Over 600+ in attendance for 2022. Thank you to all our sponsors and hospitality suites. Great support from Iowa Department of Transportation, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) FHWA National Highway Institute, American Concrete Pavement Association (SCPA), Counties, Contractors.”
1) Alex Webber, Closing Speaker & Greg Mulder, ED-ICPA
2) KevinMcMullen, ED-WSCPA, Eric Ferrebee, Director of Technical Services-ACPA, GaryMitchell, Director, Airports-ACPA, JackieSpoor, WSCPA
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Elects 111 Members and 22 International Members:
Julia Garbini, Executive Director at RMC Research & Education Foundation via LinkedIn:
Congratulations to fellow Concrete Sustainability Hub-MIT (CSHub) Franz-Josef Ulm, Faculty Director-CSHub-MIT and Innovative Researcher. A well-deserved honor!
MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub LinkedIn Post: In honor of his contributions to #materials and #infrastructure sciences, Franz-Josef Ulm, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (MIT); Faculty Director, Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub); Innovative Researcher, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAEng)! Congratulations Dr. Ulm, in honor of his contributions to #materials and #infrastructure sciences! For the bio on the MIT Website of Professor Ulm, please go to: https://cee.mit.edu/people_individual/franz-josef-ulm/
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Elects 111 Members and 22 International Members:
The NAE elected 111 new members and 22 international members, announced NAE President John L. Anderson today. This brings the total U.S. membership to 2,388 and the number of international members to 310.
Franz-Josef Ulm, Professor-Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Faculty Director, Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub); Innovative Researcher, Cambridge—For contributions to nanoscale improvement of concrete and other materials and structures important for sustainable development of infrastructure and energy resources.. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to “engineering research, practice, or education, including, where appropriate, significant contributions to the engineering literature” and to “the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education.” Individuals in the newly elected class will be formally inducted during the NAE’s annual meeting on Oct. 2, 2022. A list of the new members and international members follows, with their primary affiliations at the time of election and a brief statement of their principal engineering accomplishments. Election of new NAE members is the culmination of a yearlong process. The ballot is set in December and the final vote for membership occurs during January.
For the NAE election and other finalists, please go to: https://www.nae.edu/19579/31222/20095/266386/270224/National-Academy-of-Engineering-Elects-111-Members-and-22-International-Members
National Road Research Alliance (NRRA): New Rigid Chair Announced
The Rigid Team voting agency members unanimously voted and named Ali Arabzadeh, Wisconsin DOT the new Chair of the Rigid Team. Ali is currently a Pavement Policy and Research Engineer at the Bureau of Technical Services (BTS)-Wisconsin DOT. He is involved with a variety of activities including:
• Investigating new pavement-related technology developments
• Formulating policy recommendations affecting pavement preservation
• Design of highway projects
Prior to joining Wisconsin DOT, Ali was a Postdoc Researcher at Iowa State University (ISU), where he earned his doctorate degree in civil engineering (materials). During his PhD and Postdoc appointments at ISU, he was involved with many different projects funded by state and federal agencies focused on fabricating next-generation pavement materials with application in increasing the sustainability of pavement systems.
Sincere thanks are extended to Brett Trautman, Missouri DOT, who has changed roles within the AASHTO organization after 5 years of service as the Chair. He will continue participating with NRRA and the Rigid Team as an agency member.
FEBRUARY 10:
FIRST Tennessee FDR Symposium—Nashville, TN
Jessie Anna Boone, Director Business Development-Road Worx, Inc. stated, “And that’s a wrap! The first Tennessee FDR Symposium finally happened after 2 years of delays. Thank you to everyone [who] took time out of your extremely busy schedule to attend this 2-day event. I hope we made it worth your while and you were able to collect some much needed information. I look forward to seeing you all out on the next project. #cement#fulldepthreclamation#strongerbases#wirtgen#nashville
Wisconsin Concrete Pavement Association (WCPA) hosted its 2022 Annual Concrete Pavement Conference—Pewaukee, WI:
Greg Mulder, Executive Director-Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA), and Kevin McMullen, President-Wisconsin Concrete Pavement Association (WCPA), each put together impressive programs at the two state workshops two consecutive weeks in early February—Iowa and Wisconsin. Kevin secured the WisDOT Secretary as his keynote speaker. Those in attendance included an impressive number of key stakeholders, including state DOT staff and leadership listening and collaborating, while showing great enthusiasm for concrete paving, quality education sessions, and sharing contractor stories! O’Neill Kaumo said she was impressed by the informative content and witnessed the enthusiasm for concrete pavement. She said, “What I enjoyed most was hearing the contractor stories from the grade and witnessing the genuine respect and friendship, even among the fiercest competitors. Well done, Greg, Kevin, and all of the members of your teams that made those events such an overwhelming success. Well done!”
Air Force Institute of Technology’s (AFIT) Civil Engineering School
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio, USA
Gary Mitchell, P.E., Chief Engineer-ACPA, gave a guest lecture at the AFIT Civil Engineering School. He spoke to 18 students in AFIT’s WENG 550 Pavement Design Course, Mitchell shared his expertise on a variety of concrete pavement design and construction elements. The students are from the military and civilian engineering firms who provide design and construction management for military projects. Mitchell said, “Since 2010, ACPA has been participating as a guest lecturer for WENG 550 course twice a year during the two course offerings, providing the students an opportunity to engage with the concrete pavement industry’s perspective on jointing and other paving details. We first developed a relationship with Harold Honey, Senior Paving Engineer-FAA when he was a former AFIT WENG 550 Course Director. Our participation with the Air Force in providing this lecture has opened many doors and fostered many relationships over the years.” Many of the students and directors from the courses move on to work in the concrete pavement industry.