Charles Donnelly

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: September, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International […]

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: September, 2026 Read More »

Resources Now Available for Webinar on Non-Destructive Testing in Concrete Pavement Construction

Educational materials and presentation resources from August’s CP Tech Tuesday webinar on non-destructive test methods in concrete pavement construction are now officially available online. Presented by industry experts David Merritt

Resources Now Available for Webinar on Non-Destructive Testing in Concrete Pavement Construction Read More »

15th Ibero-American Concrete Pavement Congress Set for September 2026

Set for September 30 through October 1, 2026, in Natal, Brazil, the 15th Ibero-American Congress on Concrete Pavements will gather leading industry experts, researchers, and engineers from across the region.

15th Ibero-American Concrete Pavement Congress Set for September 2026 Read More »

Built to Last: City of Tea Replaces Wearing Asphalt with Concrete Inlay on Busy Parkway

The City of Tea, South Dakota, recently addressed severe pavement degradation on Heritage Parkway, one of its primary four-lane arterial corridors writes the ACPA. Originally constructed in 2009 with an

Built to Last: City of Tea Replaces Wearing Asphalt with Concrete Inlay on Busy Parkway Read More »

New Study Evaluates Safety of Diamond Grinding for Airport Runways

Although diamond grinding on concrete pavements has been utilized since the 1960s, its application on airport runways has long sparked debate among industry professionals. The procedure, which carves tiny ridges

New Study Evaluates Safety of Diamond Grinding for Airport Runways Read More »

Registration open for 15th International Symposium on Concrete Pavements

Registration is now open for the 15th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, taking place November 3–6, 2026, in Málaga, Spain. Held every four years, the symposium will bring together researchers,

Registration open for 15th International Symposium on Concrete Pavements Read More »

Dual-Layer Paving: Insights from Four German Projects

A recent article highlights the growing use of dual-layer concrete paving for highway rehabilitation projects in Germany. The technique places a 20–24 cm structural concrete bottom layer followed immediately by

Dual-Layer Paving: Insights from Four German Projects Read More »

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: August, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: August, 2026 Read More »

Hidden Waters, Crumbling Roads: MIT CSHub Tackles the Unseen Impact of Flooding on Pavement Longevity

A new explainer authored by Danial Amini, Prof. Kenneth Strzepek, and Dr. Randolph Kirchain sheds light on an oft-overlooked threat to infrastructure: the damaging impact of flooding on pavement durability.

Hidden Waters, Crumbling Roads: MIT CSHub Tackles the Unseen Impact of Flooding on Pavement Longevity Read More »

Research Alert: Rethinking Thermal Stress: Evaluating Typical Meteorological Years for Rigid Pavement Design

In a study published in the Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, researchers Anushka Khachi and Sushobhan Sen investigate how environmental factors dictate the structural performance and service life

Research Alert: Rethinking Thermal Stress: Evaluating Typical Meteorological Years for Rigid Pavement Design Read More »

Innovations on the Surface: EUPAVE Hosts 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving

On Tuesday, May 20, 2026, the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) successfully hosted its 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving. Held as a dynamic hybrid event at its

Innovations on the Surface: EUPAVE Hosts 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving Read More »

Mumbai’s concrete roads project in the news

Mumbai’s ₹17,000 crore road construction project, launched in 2022 to make the city largely pothole-free, has reached approximately 80.5% completion after three years. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),

Mumbai’s concrete roads project in the news Read More »

ISCP Represented at 12th BCRRA in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The International Society for Concrete Pavements was represented last week at the 12th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields (BCRRA) in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Since its

ISCP Represented at 12th BCRRA in Ljubljana, Slovenia Read More »

Let’s celebrate! US kicks off first ever National Concrete Pavement Week

In recognition of the 70th anniversary of President Eisenhower signing the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (National Interstate & Defense Highways Act), several states have joined together to initiate the

Let’s celebrate! US kicks off first ever National Concrete Pavement Week Read More »

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: June, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: June, 2026 Read More »

Research Alert! Unlocking the Code of Concrete: How New Science Predicts Where Structures Will Fail

For decades, the cementitious materials community has struggled with a fundamental engineering dilemma: why is it so difficult to accurately predict exactly when and where a crack will form and

Research Alert! Unlocking the Code of Concrete: How New Science Predicts Where Structures Will Fail Read More »

Buried Treasure: Phoenix Highways to Save $4 Billion with Innovative Concrete Recovery

More than a decade after gaining its initial momentum, an innovative pavement rehabilitation process known as “Buried Treasure” is delivering massive economic and environmental wins across the country. The technique

Buried Treasure: Phoenix Highways to Save $4 Billion with Innovative Concrete Recovery Read More »

Concrete Pavement Experts Teamed Up to Deliver Crucial “Back to Basics” Jointing Webinar – Video Now Available!

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) is stepping up to address a foundational element of infrastructure durability with its webinar, “Back to Basics: Jointing Concrete Pavements”, which

Concrete Pavement Experts Teamed Up to Deliver Crucial “Back to Basics” Jointing Webinar – Video Now Available! Read More »

Upcoming conference: CCT / TxDOT Concrete Conference, May 13 – 14th

The CCT / TxDOT Concrete Conference will be taking place next week at the Commons Conference Center located at the University of Texas at Austin. This conference will bring together researchers, TxDOT,

Upcoming conference: CCT / TxDOT Concrete Conference, May 13 – 14th Read More »

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: May, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: May, 2026 Read More »

Scroll to Top