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Research Alert: Internal Curing Breakthrough Enhances Durability of Roller-Compacted Concrete

Recent research by Anusha Toshikhani and Solomon Debbarma has unveiled a significant advancement in the performance of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavements through the use of internal curing. Unlike traditional concrete, […]

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Cutting-Edge Research at Pitt Advances Concrete Pavement Quality Assessment

Pavement Engineering researchers at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) are currently pioneering the use of ultrasonic tomography for the non-destructive quality assessment of concrete pavements. The team is utilizing the

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Improved Carbon-Cement Supercapacitor Packs Ten Times the Power

A new advancement from MIT researchers has drastically improved the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors made from concrete, potentially paving the way for everyday infrastructure to double as massive energy

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Synthetic Fibers Offer Solution to Prolong Thin Concrete Road Lifespan

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth have explored a promising solution to a major problem faced by thin concrete pavements: adding small synthetic fibers to the mix to extend

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” October 2025

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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Meta Develops Open-Source AI to Accelerate Low-Carbon Concrete Innovation

Meta has launched an open-source Artificial Intelligence tool designed to create concrete mixes that are stronger, more sustainable, and cure faster, representing a major advancement for the construction industry write

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Sustainable Concrete Revolution Transforms Construction Industry

The concrete and construction sector is experiencing a significant transformation, with industry leaders prioritizing sustainability and innovation writes DistilINFO EHS. This comprehensive shift is being driven by the convergence of

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Researchers Investigate Innovative Concrete to Combat Urban Heat

A new study published in the International Journal of Pavement Engineering explores the potential of a specialized type of concrete to mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. The research,

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New Method Speeds Up Concrete Pavement Projects

A NC2 MAP Brief, “Maturity Method for Early Opening of Concrete Pavements,” offers a detailed summary for construction professionals on a technique that could significantly reduce project timelines and costs.

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OJS Highlights

OJS Highlights: August 2025

ISCP’s Open Journal System (OJS) provides a platform to host research articles in an online repository to benefit the concrete pavements community. OJS Highlights is a series by ISCP to

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OJS Highlights

OJS Highlights: July 2025

ISCP’s Open Journal System (OJS) provides a platform to host research articles in an online repository to benefit the concrete pavements community. OJS Highlights is a series by ISCP to

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New Approach Cuts Concrete Curing Time for Faster Road Openings

A new wave of innovation in concrete paving is making it possible to open roads sooner without compromising strength or safety. The recently highlighted maturity method, featured in the Spring

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Study shows benefits of Fiber‑Reinforced Concrete Overlays

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) at Iowa State University has released significant findings from a comprehensive study on fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) overlays—highlighting their potential to enhance

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Using AI to hunt for greener concrete

A team of MIT researchers has harnessed AI to rethink concrete production—one of the world’s largest CO₂‑emitting industries. Their goal? Replace a portion of cement with sustainable alternatives that meet

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OJS Highlights

OJS Highlights: June 2025

ISCP’s Open Journal System (OJS) provides a platform to host research articles in an online repository to benefit the concrete pavements community. OJS Highlights is a series by ISCP to

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OJS Highlights

OJS Highlights: May 2025

ISCP’s Open Journal System (OJS) provides a platform to host research articles in an online repository to benefit the concrete pavements community. OJS Highlights is a series by ISCP to

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” May 2025

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 Study Refines Temperature Modeling for Concrete Pavement Design in South Asia

A new study by researchers Avinash Kumar Jha and ISCP Board Member Sushobhan Sen offers enhanced methods for estimating temperature distributions in Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements (JPCPs) across India and

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Smarter Decisions with Less Data: MIT’s New Approach to Sustainable Pavement Design

The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) is pioneering a shift in how infrastructure professionals assess pavement sustainability, aiming to make life-cycle assessments (LCAs) more accessible, efficient, and impactful writes Andrew

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” April 2025

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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