Publications

Dr. Manik Barman receives the University of Minnesota Duluth’s 2023 Chancellor’s Distinguished Research/Creative Activity Award

Long-time ISCP member and concrete pavement enthusiast, Dr. Manik Barman was acknowledged with the University of Minnesota Duluth’s 2023 Chancellor’s Distinguished Research/Creative Activity Award (less than 10 years of service) […]

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Call for Abstracts: 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements

The International Society of Concrete Pavements (ISCP) is pleased to announce that the 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (13th ICCP) will be held August 25-29, 2024 at The Depot

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TRB Webinar: Performance of Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavement

The use of concrete overlays on asphalt pavements has become increasingly popular as a rehabilitation treatment. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to

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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 NCHRP Report on Evaluation of Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavements

The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Research Report 1007: Evaluation of Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavements documents BCOA practices through a literature review and agency survey; documents performance through

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Free Webinar – Recent Developments in Mechanistic-Empirical Design of Jointed Concrete Pavements

The Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE) will be hosting a FREE webinar on ‘Recent developments in mechanistic-empirical design of jointed concrete pavements’ presented by Dr. Lev Khazanovich (University

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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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Concrete Overlays Help a School District Stay on Top of Paving Costs

Fort Zimwalt School District in O’Fallon, Missouri, USA,recently discovered long-term savings & benefitspay well with the decision to GO CONCRETE! As flowers bloom in spring and school graduations roll around,

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MnROAD Special Event: NRRA Concrete Sustainability Initiatives on July 28

MnROAD will be hosting a free special event to highlight their concrete pavement sustainability initiatives on Thursday, July 28. MnROAD Research Facility9011 77th Street NEMonticello, MN 55362 SCHEDULE (All times

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U.S. Researcher @ Purdue University: “Roads Need to be ‘Smart’ … Here’s Why …”

Luna Lu is investigating unique ways to build artificial intelligence into concrete-pavedhighways and bridges, enabling them to prevent and repair their own damage.(Purdue University photo/John Underwood). Click to enlarge. …

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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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Developing Industry Leaders: Promoting Member Success in a Digital Era; Webinars On Demand; & Resources

By Lane Martin, Ingram Concrete-a US Concrete Company; Frank Corzine, Central Concrete Supply-a US Concrete Company; and Kayl Anderson, GCP Applied Technologies Since 1930, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

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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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6 Documents Bring Suggestions on Specifying Concrete Pavements: #1 May ’22-“Partnering with Your Concrete Supplier”: Topics, Insights, Experience

Les White, Paving & Infrastructure Engineer-CEMEX, along with CEMEX, created six documents on “Suggestions On Specifying Concrete Pavements”. The International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) will feature one to three

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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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PUBLICATIONS: Government Affairs: Plans, Report; Letter; & Tech Brief, Guides & Book

USDOT Releases FY’22-’26 Strategic Plan Click to download PDF In the week of April 18, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its strategic plan for fiscal years 2022-2026. The strategic

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