StarTribune Online Magazine recently reported on the wrenching debate that is playing out among USA state officials trying to stretch limited transportation money to fix or replace as much roadway […]
CONSTRUCTIONWEEKONLINE.COM recently reported on the concrete progress in the Middle East. Concrete is the lifeblood of the Middle East’s construction sector. Though it comes in many forms, concrete has provided
Concrete Progress in the Middle East: People & Machines Adapt to Changes in Cement Read More »
Misbah U. Khan, CPEng.; Mahmoud Mesbah, Ph.D.; Luis Ferreira, Ph.D.; and David J. Williams, Ph.D. Abstract: Although several studies observed pavement responses after flooding, no detailed quantification has been done
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)’s “Science Online Magazine” recently reported on modern-day scientists working on recreating a modern version of Roman cement that lasted over 1000
Michael McSweeney, Cement Association of Canada (CAC), explored the Canadian cement industry, and looked at how Canada is dealing with the climate change challenge. In December 2016, Canada’s First Ministers
The CAC & Canadian Cement Industry Rising to the “Climate Change Challenge” Read More »
Dowel Bar Inserters (DBI) are automated mechanical equipment that position dowel bars in Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) after concrete is placed. Compared to the alternative approach, which is using dowel
The NCC E-News is the newsletter of the Long-Term Plan for Concrete Pavement Research and Technology (CP Road Map), a national research plan developed and jointly implemented by the concrete
E-News: NCC in Association with the CP Road Map Program (April 2017) Read More »
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Louisiana, USA, has released a report that determines the structural performance and load carrying capacity of thin roller compacted concrete (RCC)-surfaced pavements
Final Report: RCC Over Soil Cement under Accelerated Loading Read More »
Enhancing Concrete Life in Infrastructure through Phase Change Systems (ECLIPS)‘ third technote, “Encapsulation of phase change materials in silica microcapsules” concerns the use of phase change materials (PCMs) to reduce
ECLIPS 3rd Technote on “Encapsulation of Phase Change Materials in Silica Microcapsules” Read More »
The best sealer for your application will depend on location and whether or not the pavement is a good candidate for crack sealing Sealant is subjected to the extreme high
How Climate & Pavement Condition Determine Sealer Selection Read More »
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), USA, has released a report that evaluates the feasibility of using high-volume recycled materials for concrete production in rigid pavement. The research investigates whether
Report: “High-Volume Recycled Materials for Sustainable Pavement Construction” Read More »
Authors: Jeff LaHucik, Sachindra Dahal, Jeffery Roesler-ISCP President, Armen N. Amirkhanian Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ABSTRACT: The addition of macro-fibers to concrete slabs
ABSTRACT: “Mechanical Properties of Roller-Compacted Concrete with Macro-Fibers” Read More »
The NEW “Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Site Paving for Industrial and Trucking Facilities” (ACI 330.2R-17) has been published and is now available for public purchase for Members
Min Ook Kim, Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Amanda Christine Bordelon, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Professor-Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah, ISCP Member and
Research Report: “Cracking and Debonding of a Thin Fiber Reinforced Concrete Overlay” Read More »
Technologies behind the concrete pavements used on the U.S. nation’s roads and highways have been around for a while, but new developments in equipment and admixtures have opened up the market for
A new guide about a sustainable engineering technology in pavement rehabilitation has been published by the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center). The “Guide to Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) with
New Publication: “Guide to FDR with Cement” Read More »
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) researchers conducted a review of literature and case studies to develop a report to guide local road engineers in considering permeable pavement for specific low-volume
The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) released a 60-page new publication on “Achieving and maintaining the evenness of concrete pavements”. The publication provides technical guidance for the execution of concrete
EUPAVE Publication: “Achieving & Maintaining the Evenness of Concrete Pavements” Read More »
An Innovative Program for Pavement Reliability Iowa State University-hosted National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) and research partners have secured the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Performance Underpins AASHTO Provisional Standard for PEM Read More »
Creating a visual of an analysis of the initial and “life cycle” costs of a one-mile stretch of road, comparing asphalt and concrete” is very helpful. Aggregate & Ready Mix Association
Infographic Makes it Easy to See the [Projected] Cost of Roads Read More »
