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Researchers in IIT Madras, India use solar energy to recycle waste concrete

Researchers in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India developed a method to use solar thermal energy to recycle concrete waste from construction and demolition sites. As reported […]

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” January 2023

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

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Mumbai, India to convert 400 km of city roads to concrete

India’s richest and most populous city, Mumbai, has announced that it will be converting 400 km (250 mi) of its major roads, including shoulders, from asphalt to concrete, the largest

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” December 2022

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

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” November 2022

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

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” October 2022

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

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” September 2022

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

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Challenging concrete paving performed at Keflavik Air Base in Iceland

Specialized slipform paver constructs 75,000 m² of operational facilities by concrete paving Wirtgen Group A challenging concrete paving project was successfully completed in Iceland. The project involved the extension of

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” August 2022

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

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” July 2022

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

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” June 2022

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

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New Infographic! “Cradle-to-Grave/Rock-to-Rock!” Highlights Sustainable Concrete Pavement

Click to download PDF A new infographic titled “Cradle-to-Grave/Rock-to-Rock!” highlights the sustainable benefits of concrete pavement. This one-page flyer (seen here) includes bullet points on:• Durability• Resilience• Heat island• Lighting•

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ACI: New Collaboration for the Concrete Industry through “The NEU Center”

Click to Enlarge American Concrete Institute (ACI) has had a long history fulfilling its vision of providing everyone the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of

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#2 & #3 of 6 Documents: “Suggestions on Specifying Concrete Pavements” June ’22: “Vol. II: Partnering with Your Concrete Supplier” & “Vol. III: Pavement Structure, Subgrade, & Base Layers”

Les White, Paving & Infrastructure Engineer-CEMEX, along with CEMEX, created 6 DOCUMENTS on “Suggestions On Specifying Concrete Pavements”. The International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) featured the first document in May (www.concretepavements.org/2022/05/19/6-documents-bring-suggestions-on-specifying-concrete-pavements-1-may-22-concrete-supplier-bidding-topics-insights-experience/). ISCP will feature

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Fly Ash is Not Just Filler for Ready Mixed Concrete!

2019 American Concrete Website According to TJ Barton, Certified Concrete Technologist Level 4–National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Fly Ash is one of the most commonly misunderstood components of ready

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Carbon Footprint Reduction: 6 Perspectives; Award Noms; + NRMCA Commits to 50% Lower by 2030 so, “Where are We Now”?

1Variations on a Theme —LETTER from the EDITOR—Frank Cavaliere, Managing Editor-“Concrete InFocus” | E-mail: fcavaliere@nrmca.org The cover story of the Summer 2022 Issue of Concrete InFocus Magazine titled “What You

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Canada & the Government of Québec Invest in Climate Action Project by Ciment Québec

Across the country, Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps our air clean while building a strong economy for today and tomorrow alike. Through initiatives like the Low

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CPEE Webinars: Oct. “Concrete Pavement Design Advanced” by J. Moss + Free 1-Yr. ASCP Membership; Add’l. 2022 Webinars: May-Dec.

ESPECIALLY FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENTS: Click to go to brochure OCTOBER 18-19: “Concrete Pavement Design Advanced” (Online): Justin Moss, Senior Technical Director (Pavements)-Arcadis—This Workshop by live webinar is presented in two

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ACI Foundation Funds UHPC, SCM, Concrete Specimen Research

The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by funding needed concrete research and will fund 10 research projects in 2022 in the “ACI Foundation Research Awards for

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ASCP Online COURSE: “Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements” … Reserve Your Place NOW!!

Online Course: “Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements” NOW SET!Training Type:Construction | Design | MaterialsDate:Wed Jun 15, 2022 – Thu Jun 16, 2022 PAGE

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