Increasing the solar reflectance—or albedo—of the built environment is emerging as a powerful strategy to combat climate change and urban heat, as reported in the white paper recently published by
High-Albedo Concrete Pavements: A Path to Cooler Cities and a Healthier Planet Read More »
The push for sustainable infrastructure continues to gain momentum, with low-carbon concrete playing a key role in reducing environmental impacts, writes Laura O’Neill Kaumo for Roads & Bridges. Launched in
Low-Carbon Concrete Efforts Drive Sustainable Infrastructure Forward Read More »
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Jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), the most widely used concrete pavement type in the U.S., relies on proper jointing design to ensure durability and minimize maintenance. Concrete’s natural tendency to
Mastering Concrete Jointing: Controlling Cracks and Enhancing Durability in Pavements Read More »
Tarmac has successfully trialed new formulations of noise-reducing concrete on a 1.5 km stretch of the eastbound A30 near Penzance, Cornwall reports The Construction Index. Conducted in collaboration with National
Whisper Concrete Returns in the UK: Trials Show Promising Noise Reduction Read More »
Infrastructure demands continuous improvement, and paving materials are no exception. Roller-compacted concrete (RCC), once confined to industrial applications, has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional asphalt and conventional concrete
Roller Compacted Concrete: Durable, Sustainable, and Evolving for Modern Applications Read More »
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ISCP partner organization, ASCP, in partnership with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), Australia, announced a Grey Card course on rigid pavements. Class Size and Format The course is intended
ASCP-TfNSW Grey Card: Rigid Pavements Read More »
Concrete pavements have seen significant advancements in the 21st century, revolutionizing the way highways are constructed and maintained. One of the most notable innovations was the development of the Next Generation
Advancing Concrete Innovation: The Future of Pavement Preservation Read More »
Concrete roundabouts offer a resilient solution to handle the stresses and heavy loads placed on modern intersections, writes ACPA. With concrete’s ability to resist rutting and shoving, it ensures a
Concrete Roundabouts: The Key to Long-Lasting, Low-Maintenance Intersections Read More »
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With vehicle miles traveled in Illinois nearly doubling from 52 billion in 1970 to 103 billion in 2023, the need for efficient and durable pavement designs has become crucial, writes
Designing Economical, High-Performing Roadways for Illinois’ Growing Traffic Read More »
The Summer 2024 edition of the MAP Brief, titled “Sustainable Pavements: CRCP Across Texas,” highlights the growing success of continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP) in the state. Authored by experts
Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure: CRCP’s Success Across Texas Read More »
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has taken a significant step in endorsing the technical credibility and reliability of interlocking concrete pavements with the release of
AASHTO Releases New Guide on Interlocking Concrete Pavements Read More »
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) along with the National Road Research Alliance, has launched a pioneering study to explore alternative concrete paving mixtures aimed at reducing the global warming
MnDOT Investigates Low GWP Concrete for Sustainable Paving Read More »
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) National Executive has established an ‘Innovation Fund’ for the purpose of facilitating the advancement of knowledge and technology related to concrete pavements through education,
ASCP launches Innovation Fund Read More »
Concrete, a cornerstone of modern construction, must withstand diverse environmental stresses to ensure long-term durability. While traditional measures like compressive strength provide initial quality control, they do not fully predict
Formation Factor: The Key to Assessing Concrete Durability Read More »
