[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]Since 2013, a working group of CROW (“technologie platform voor transport, infrastructuur en openbare ruimte”: “Technology platform for transport, infrastructure and public space” in The Netherlands) updated several publications related to
Knowledge Module on Concrete Pavements Read More »
Federation of the Belgian Cement Industry (FEBELCEM) published a brochure (available in French and Dutch) that describes the design and construction of the public square in front of the Guillemins Railway Station in
Use of Precast & In-situ Cast Concrete for Public Square in Liège, Belgium Read More »
In September 2014, the Board of VDZ—The German Cement Works Association—restructured the marketing activities of BetonMarketing Germany GmbH (BMD) and its three regional divisions. Under the Concrete Information Centre (IZB), the
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published a TechBrief titled “Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP)”. This TechBrief presents an overview of PICP and its use. General information is provided on PICP composition
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Leif Wathne, P.E., ISCP Board of Directors and 11th ICCP Chair, was promoted to Executive Vice President—American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). In this new position, Wathne will take on greater
Leif Wathne Named Executive Vice President of ACPA Read More »
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is currently revising Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria for road construction. The document establishes the procurement criteria for design, construction and maintenance of roads based
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]Upcoming webinars on Concrete Overlays presented by the CP Tech Center, with support from the ACPA and sponsored by FHWA: Overlay performance history (Feb. 12) Overlay materials (Feb.
CP Tech Center Announces 4 Concrete Overlay Webinars in February/March Read More »
ACPA has launched two new web-based instructional modules that provide professional training about best practices for constructing smooth concrete pavements and handling aggregates for concrete paving. Developed by ACPA and sponsored by
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) today announced the launch of its Wikipave™ website, which places information about and related to concrete pavement at the fingertips of anyone, anywhere
ACPA Launches Wikipave: a Concrete Pavement Wikipedia Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]Dr.-Ing. Josef Eisenmann, Honorary Member of ISCP since 2001, passed away January 29, 2015. He was a renowned civil engineer, professor, author, and concrete railway contributor/inventor. Born in
Dr.-Ing. Josef Eisenmann, ISCP Honorary Member, Passes Away Read More »
The membership of ISCP has elected the following seven members to serve on the Board of Directors for a four-year term effective February 1, 2015. Newly Elected Board Members who will serve
ISCP Board of Directors Announced Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]When concrete is in a wet environment and exposed to freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles, tensile stresses develop within the concrete. Localized damage to the surface of concrete can also
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that characterizes and evaluates the performance of eight natural pozzolans to assess their
Evaluating the Performance of Alternative Supplementary Cementing Material in Concrete Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]A special issue of Public Works magazine dedicated to roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavement includes articles on: “Alternate pavement” stands the test of time – A roller-compacted concrete road
Public Works Dedicates Special Issue to Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]As part of the XXVth World Road Congress organized in Seoul, Republic of Korea, a one and half-day Workshop on Airfield Pavements will take place November 4-5, 2015 in the
Call for Abstracts for Workshop on Airfield Pavements at XXVth World Road Congress Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”] At the annual IGGA awards banquet, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Dec. 2, 2014, the IGGA had the pleasure of announcing the winners of the annual awards
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]The 2015 Concrete Pavements Conference will be held July 20-21, 2015 at the Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. The 2015 Conference aims to bring
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]The ISCP Annual Membership Business Meeting was held Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Washington, D.C., USA, in conjunction with the 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Highlights
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]TRB, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Tech, the FHWA, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the World Road Association (PIARC) are organizing the
The earliest ever concrete pavement is attributed to Inverness, Scotland, in 1865. Read more about this and other interesting concrete pavement historical facts at the following resources: Encyclopedia Britannica FHWA
2015 is the 150th Anniversary of the World’s First Concrete Pavement! Read More »
