Publications

Hidden Waters, Crumbling Roads: MIT CSHub Tackles the Unseen Impact of Flooding on Pavement Longevity

A new explainer authored by Danial Amini, Prof. Kenneth Strzepek, and Dr. Randolph Kirchain sheds light on an oft-overlooked threat to infrastructure: the damaging impact of flooding on pavement durability. […]

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Research Alert: Rethinking Thermal Stress: Evaluating Typical Meteorological Years for Rigid Pavement Design

In a study published in the Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, researchers Anushka Khachi and Sushobhan Sen investigate how environmental factors dictate the structural performance and service life

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Innovations on the Surface: EUPAVE Hosts 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving

On Tuesday, May 20, 2026, the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) successfully hosted its 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving. Held as a dynamic hybrid event at its

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Mumbai’s concrete roads project in the news

Mumbai’s ₹17,000 crore road construction project, launched in 2022 to make the city largely pothole-free, has reached approximately 80.5% completion after three years. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),

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Research Alert! Unlocking the Code of Concrete: How New Science Predicts Where Structures Will Fail

For decades, the cementitious materials community has struggled with a fundamental engineering dilemma: why is it so difficult to accurately predict exactly when and where a crack will form and

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Concrete Pavement Experts Teamed Up to Deliver Crucial “Back to Basics” Jointing Webinar – Video Now Available!

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) is stepping up to address a foundational element of infrastructure durability with its webinar, “Back to Basics: Jointing Concrete Pavements”, which

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Good read – Industry Experts Call for Strategic Shift in Road Infrastructure Investment

In a compelling new article titled “Rethinking Road Infrastructure Investment,” Shane Dunstan of Aran International argues that Australia’s road sector must move away from “lowest-initial-cost” procurement to survive a tightening

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New Comprehensive Resources Released for Concrete Airport Pavement Quality

The Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program (ACPTP) has officially released its final report titled Quality Control and Quality Acceptance of Concrete Airport Pavement, offering a transformative roadmap for airfield construction.

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EUPAVE Webinar Materials Now Available for Concrete Paving Professionals

Following the successful EUPAVE webinar held on 5 March 2026, comprehensive technical materials focusing on joint optimisation and non-destructive measurement technologies are now available for industry professionals. The session, which

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Great Read! Recent Op-Ed on concrete pavements featured in the Washington Times

A recent Opinion piece in the Washington Times is the product of a collaboration with the American Concrete Pavement Association. The article, titled “America must invest in resilient, enduring infrastructure”,

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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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Research Alert: Optimizing Microfibre Reinforcement for Faster Concrete Pavement Repair

A collaborative research team has developed a specialized microfibre-reinforced cementitious material designed to streamline the preventive repair of cracked concrete pavements. Published in Cement and Concrete Composites, the study focuses

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CP Tech Center Webinar Focuses on Concrete Pavement Design Essentials for All Skill Levels

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) recently hosted a highly relevant webinar as part of its “Concrete Pavement Technology Tuesday” series, aimed at demystifying pavement design for

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CTRG 2025 held in Guwahati, India

The Transportation Research Group of India, India’s premier society for research in Transportation Engineering, hosted its biannual conference, the 8th Conference of the Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG 2025),

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Rethink Your Road Budget: Concrete’s Long-Term Cost Advantage

A prevailing misconception in the construction industry is that concrete pavements are significantly more expensive than alternatives like asphalt or paving blocks writes Concrete Wale. While the initial construction cost

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Final Call: Concrete Roads Symposium Extends Abstract Deadline

The 15th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, scheduled for November 3 to 6, 2026, in Málaga, Spain, has announced a crucial extension for abstract submissions. Initially set for November 1,

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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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CP Tech Center Releases New Webinar on Accelerated Project Delivery

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) has made its latest #CPTechTuesday webinar available online, focusing on key strategies for the Accelerated Delivery of Concrete Paving Projects. The

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OJS Highlights

OJS Highlights: October 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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