American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) video explaining strategies and methods for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases on highway work zones. The 7-1/2 minute animation […]
“Building Roads Resilient to Weather Impacts” James “Jim” Mack, Director, Market Development-CEMEX; Member-ISCP; and CEMEX-a Gold Member-ISCP: made his debut on the The Weather Channel talking about the impacts of
VIDEO: James Mack “The Weather Channel” Debut! FLOODING: “Concrete Carries the Load” Read More »
On April 20, 1909, construction of the world’s first mile of concrete highway was begun in Detroit, Michigan, USA. In 1906, the Michigan Legislature created the state’s first road commission in
Celebrating 111 Years … April 20, 1909: World’s 1st Mile of Concrete (Podcast incl.) Read More »
Starting in November 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) introduced a series of valuable and informational videos called “Concrete Clips” about concrete pavements, materials, testing methods, and much more. Each “Concrete
FHWA Concrete Clips: Series Expanded with 5 New Videos in 2020 Read More »
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Sustainable Pavements Program in 2010 to advance the knowledge and practice of sustainability related to pavements. The overall objective of the program is
NEWEST VIDEO UPDATE—MARCH 30, 2020 from Jerry Voigt, President & CEO-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA): www.youtu.be/jjq0SXsR46E CO/WY Chapter Hosts Successful Workshop: The Colorado/Wyoming Chapter-ACPA (CO/WY ACPA) Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop was
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=7xeZTlDhWws&feature=emb_logo Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA)—Concrete roads are the strongest and most durable, performing better under heavy traffic loads, and lowering costs across the lifetime of the asset. These
VIDEO—Australia: “Concrete Roads”: Strong, Durable, Perform Better, Most Cost-Effective… Read More »
Early February 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of “Shaped by Concrete“— a new educational campaign to increase awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete
… From “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation (CBS-TV) “Conductive Concrete” (Season 3 Episode 61). Mo Rocca, Humorist, Journalist, and Actor-TV, Radio, Blog and Dr. Christopher Tuan, Professor, Concrete Engineer-University of Nebraska (3:34)
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The National Highway Institute (NHI) announced the five-part distance learning program, “Constructing Quality PCC Pavement Preservation Treatments”—a comprehensive program developed under the auspices of the NHI through a cooperative agreement between the
NHI (WBT) “Concrete Pavement Preservation” Courses, Available 24/7—English & Spanish! Read More »
One of South Australia (SA)’s newest components of major road infrastructure is currently under construction, and will be its first to feature a concrete pavement. Lend lease Engineering’s $885-million Northern
South Australia’s First Major Concrete Roadway to Deliver Substantial Lifetime Savings Read More »
The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center) and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) are jointly submitting concrete overlays as a candidate for round 6 (spans the years of 2020 and
EDC Program, Round 6—FHWA to Consider Overlays (Video Links) Read More »
The Transportation Research Board (TRB), of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), turns 100 on November 11, 2020. As part of the celebration, TRB is focused on the role of
Road Recycling Gains Attention Again The rush of engineers using crushed glass and old rubber types in pavement materials is to be congratulated. Although it appears new to the media,
Australia’s Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) gathered 25 sound files/bytes as an oral history project. The files are available to download as individual MP3s or as a whole CD. Each sound file is
Australia: 25 Pavement Recycling & Stabilization Audio Sound Files/Bytes (3+ min. ea.) Read More »
Bill Davenport, Communications Director-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA), stated, “The response to our video, ‘It’s What We Do’, has been very strong and positive!” If you’d like a COPY OF
“ACPA VIDEO: ‘It’s What We Do’ … Response Very Strong & Positive!” Read More »
NPCA “Precast Concrete History” Video & ISCP article “Rock Solid History of Concrete” ISCP Member, the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) has created an entertaining and informative video on Precast
Entertaining & Informative VIDEO: Precast Concrete History Read More »
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) debuted a NEW VIDEO titled “See how PavementDesigner.org can help you” that shows the features and benefits of “PavementDesigner.org”—the cement and concrete industry’s concrete-pavement-thickness design
Features & Benefits of “PavementDesigner.org” Shown in New Video Read More »
Bienvenidos a este curso de Mecánica de Sólidos Introducción a la Flexión Pura—Primer capítulo de este curso de Mecánica de Sólidos. (Welcome to this Solid Mechanics course: Introduction to
Image: Some of the opportunities to minimize embodied carbon from feasibility through to material specification. Click to enlarge. “What can I, a designer, do to reduce Embodied Carbon (ECO2e)?” published July
What Can a Designer Do to Reduce ECO2e? Article, Links, Webinar Video, more … Read More »
