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
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.
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
FHWA’s Mobile Concrete Technology at World of Concrete Read More »
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
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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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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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,
Success Stories of Concrete Pavement in Urban Areas in Latin America Read More »
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,
Innovative Concrete Sensors Promise to Prolong the Life of Highways Read More »
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
SWCPA Hosts 2023 Concrete Pavement Workshop Series Read More »
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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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•
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
ACI: New Collaboration for the Concrete Industry through “The NEU Center” Read More »
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
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
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
Canada & the Government of Québec Invest in Climate Action Project by Ciment Québec Read More »
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
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
ACI Foundation Funds UHPC, SCM, Concrete Specimen Research Read More »
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
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
Permeable Pavements May Help Solve Australian Flooding Read More »
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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