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Advancements in Concrete Paving Mixtures Testing Lead to Enhanced Durability on State Highways

In a concerted effort to improve the durability and long-term performance of pavements on state highways, the Performance Engineered Concrete Paving Mixtures Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF-5(368)) has introduced groundbreaking tests […]

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Ingeniería Elemental Revolutionizes Access to Powerful Solutions with Free Web Applications

Ingeniería Elemental, the brainchild of Chilean Civil Engineer Jorge Olavarría Bastidas, continues its commitment to universal access to powerful solutions with the launch of a suite of free web applications.

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FHWA’s Mobile Concrete Technology at World of Concrete

In a corner of the bustling Las Vegas Convention Center’s Silver Lot, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) emerged as a crucial player at this year’s

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Indiana Paves the Way for a Wireless Electric Future with Innovative Concrete Highway Charging System

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Purdue University, and German startup Magment GmbH are set to revolutionize electric vehicle charging with the creation of the world’s

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Pioneering A.I. Innovations Revolutionize Concrete Construction in Pennsylvania

In a groundbreaking endeavor to address infrastructure challenges, engineers are leveraging artificial intelligence (A.I.) to redefine the way concrete is used in construction, writes Colbi Edmonds for the New York

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Composition and Characteristics of 100-Year-Old Concrete

In a groundbreaking examination of a century-old concrete sample, provided by Dr. Le Pham, a key contributor to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s concrete research project, researchers have uncovered intriguing details

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Success Stories of Concrete Pavement in Urban Areas in Latin America

The Concrete Show (Brazil) writes about stories exemplifying the remarkable impact of concrete pavements (called Urban Concrete Pavement or PUC) in various urban development projects. Smart Cities Urba in Campinas,

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Innovative Concrete Sensors Promise to Prolong the Life of Highways

Concrete technology is taking a leap forward as Dr. Luna Lu, a professor at Purdue University, introduces revolutionary concrete sensors designed to prevent premature failures in highway infrastructure. Since 2017,

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SWCPA Hosts 2023 Concrete Pavement Workshop Series

The Southwest Concrete Pavement Association (SWCPA) is the regional trade association for the concrete pavement industry in California and Nevada. The Association will be hosting a series of webinars on

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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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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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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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Permeable Pavements May Help Solve Australian Flooding

There is overwhelming evidence that human activity is causing the environment to undergo profound changes due to climate change. One of the most visible and well-documented effects of climate change

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” May 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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