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A Decade of Research Shows Diamond-Ground Impact on Pavement Performance

In a groundbreaking decade-long research project, the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) has demonstrated the remarkable longevity and effectiveness of diamond-ground on pavements. This research, conducted in three states, […]

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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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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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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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Geotextiles for Unbonded Concrete Overlays

Project Manager: Steven Tritsch, Associate Director-Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Iowa State University (CP Tech Center, ISU)Authors: David White, Peter Taylor, Pavana Vennapusa, Tom Cackler, and Yifeng Ling Since 2008, around

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Do you Believe in Heat of Hydration? Cold Weather Repairs using RAPID-SETTING CONCRETE-No Accelerative Additives

LinkedIn Post and Discussion, March, 2022:Jeb Tingle, Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM)-U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center #adr #erdc SUMMARYPROCESS: Repairs were conducted by Army troops under contingency operating

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Can You Decipher Which SCM Pic is Harvested vs. Freshly Produced Fly Ash?

Maybe not? … Harvested fly ash, previously disposed of as waste, has been demonstrated to match the chemical and physical properties of freshly produced fly ash, i.e. Harvested fly ash

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Registration Still Open! NRMCA Online Course Apr. 19-21 & 2022 Annual Conv. Mar 15-18; + Publ. “Concrete in Practice (CIP)”; & “ConcreteWorks 2022” Conf. Sep-Oct

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)course “Improving Concrete Quality“ Online course with live 3-hour Zoom sessions over 3 days:DAY 1: Tuesday, April 19, 2022:11:00 am – 12:30 pm |

Registration Still Open! NRMCA Online Course Apr. 19-21 & 2022 Annual Conv. Mar 15-18; + Publ. “Concrete in Practice (CIP)”; & “ConcreteWorks 2022” Conf. Sep-Oct Read More »

CP Tech MAP BRIEF Fall 2021: “Effects of Vibration on Concrete Mixtures”+ CP Road MAP History/Timeline

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) release quarterly “Moving Advancements into Practice” (MAP) Briefs to promote ‘Best practices and promising technologies that can be used now to

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Permeable Pavement with Sub-Micron Porosity Could Significantly Reduce City Flooding & Costs, While Saving Water

September is “National Preparedness Month”!Each year, the EPA encourages and reminds us to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities. According to a National Academy of Sciences

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NC² Quarterly E-News: Summer 2021

Click to go to PDF ofNC² MAP Brief Summer 2021 The NC² E-News, originally the quarterly newsletter of the former “CP Road MAP program”, overviews new developments in concrete pavement research and

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Resiliency & Sustainability: Long-Term Viability in the Face of Challenges, Concrete Pavements Part of Solution

As the world tackles climate change, it faces a seemingly intractable problem. Mitigating climate-disaster will require more resilient construction—and yet the building sector already comprises nearly 40% of global emissions. The

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ASCP March 2021 Pavement Note

Click to download 3-page NOTE 003 (PDF) The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) National Executive spent considerable time developing the third of its industry briefing notes – Pavement Note 003

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TRANSTEC + Concrete Pavements: Nonwoven Geotextile Interlayers; Data Collection; Engineers Week; & Pavement Research

Nonwoven Geotextile Interlayers in Concrete Pavements Improve Pavement Performance while Reducing Costs: Improving Pavement in America Pavement engineers are constantly seeking out proven innovative concepts with the potential to improve

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ASCP: Seeking Executive Secretary by Feb 14; 2021 Strategy; & 2021 eConference

ASCP EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SOUGHT: Expressions of interest (EOIs) are sought for the part-time role of ASCP Executive Secretary by February 14, 2021. The role of the Executive Secretary generally encompasses

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4 One-Page PEM Test Guidance Flyers NOW AVAILABLE!

The performance-engineered-mixtures (PEM) approach to concrete design is increasing traction around the country and one beloved benefit is the greater pavement durability at lower cost! To justify the cost of

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Greenroads® Rating System’s New Version 3 Addresses Environmental Impacts

The Greenroads® Rating System is a system used to measure and manage sustainability on transportation projects. The rating system and all Greenroads programs are administered by Greenroads International. The team’s

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2 FHWA Notices! MCTC FREE VIRTUAL Technician Training & EDC Program Spotlights Concrete Overlays

Click to enlarge The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) announces FREE VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING and formally announced that pavement overlays have been selected by the agency’s

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20 Ways Concrete is Sustainable + VIDEO

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) shows “20 Ways Concrete Is Sustainable”: Concrete is the most used man-made material on earth. It forms the foundations of cities and connects

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New FHWA Tech Flyer: “Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete”

Click to download 1-page FHWA Flyer (PDF) One of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC)’s recently released a one-page technology transfer flyer that covers air-entraining admixtures

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