A 24-page report from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) spotlights the use of precast concrete pavement along a section of I-90 near Issaquah, Washington, USA (about 20 miles east of downtown Seattle, […]
Michael E. Ayers, Ph.D., has been named the Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter—American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). Ayers is a veteran concrete pavement engineer who brings vast and in-depth experience
Michael Ayers Named Executive Director of Illinois Chapter-ACPA Read More »
The European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) held its 4th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving on June 18, 2019 at the Thon Hotel EU in Brussels, Belgium. The theme for
“WHAT IS CONCRETE? Strong. Resilient. Durable. Affordable. Empowering. Local. Renewable. Insulating. It is a statement. A wonder. A journey. A promise. A canvas. A reflection. A Masterpiece. A tribute (Ground
A joint effort led to the inclusion of full-depth reclamation (FDR)* in the Federal Aviation Association (FAA)’s FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H (previously: Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports). “The net result of
As the Guest of Honor, Mr. G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, addressed the National Conference on “Technological Advances in Concrete Pavements & Bridges” that
The Maturity Method: What is the maturity method? How is maturity measured? Why you should validate your Maturity Curve . . . Maturity has been used for over 50 years.
The Southeastern States Pavement Association (SESPA) 2019 Southeast States Pavement Conference will be held October 9-11 at the The Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with registration opening October 8
Reflecting on “VISION2040“ initiative, David Howard, Strategic Advisory Committee Chairman and 2nd Vice Chairman of the Board-ACPA, led a discussion in June to draw on the experience and expertise of the committee
“Ten-Minute Pulse” Offers a 10-Year Outlook to ‘VISION2040’ Read More »
There has been a lot of discussion about non-destructive tools for examining asphalt pavement—the Dielectric Profiling System being one of them—but what do we have for concrete? The Ultrasonic Shear-wave
MIRA Ultrasonic Tomography: A Versatile Tool for Concrete Investigation Read More »
Sydney, Australia’s most populous city, is conducting the world’s first-ever ‘green’ concrete trial to construct roads using reprocessed industrial waste from coal-fired power stations and steel manufacturing—an initiative that can
For the ISCP June 2019 article titled “Joint Activation Case Study: Fiber-Reinforced Concrete & Joint Sealant Testing”, please go to: https://www.concretepavements.org/2019/06/28/joint-activation-case-study-fiber-reinforced-concrete-joint-sealant-testing/ (or click on the adjacent article on the ISCP home
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In 2006, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) released what has become a landmark reference manual on Integrated Materials and Construction Practices for Concrete Pavement (IMCP Manual),
“Concrete Pavement Progress” 2nd-quarter issue is now available in print and online! This issue: •Explores 3 concrete pavement projects that represent renewal and growth with beautiful photos! • Perspectives on
New Publication Explores 3 Different Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Projects Read More »
The National Research Road Alliance (NRRA) sends a warm thank you to attendees, speakers, and all those involved in bringing the 2019 Pavement Workshop together! The Workshop was 3 days of
2019 NRRA Pavement Workshop a 3-Day Success—Presentations Now Available Online Read More »
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has experienced success in its trials where precast concrete slabs were used to repair road pavements. “Concrete slabs for highway repairs get an A
Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Honors designation with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering by April Smith, University of Arkansas—Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors |
Published Thesis: “Structural Design Guidelines for Pervious Concrete Pavements” Read More »
According to a new report by The Road Information Program (TRIP), America’s rural transportation system is in dire need of repairs and modernization to correct deficiencies and continue to support
“TRIP” Report: U.S. Rural Roads & Bridges in Dire Need of Repairs Read More »
In a paper published in the Journal of Cleaner Production titled “Role of the use phase and pavement-vehicle interaction in comparative pavement life cycle assessment as a function of context”
Paving Sustainably—Many Factors Influence a Pavement’s Environmental Footprint Read More »
“Case Studies of Different Types of FRC Pavement Projects” by Juan Pablo Covarrubias, Director-TCPavements and Director-ISCP Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been used in pavements with optimized geometry, rendering excellent results
