The Federation of the Belgian Cement Industry (FEBELCEM), and the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) extend an invitation to their joint Workshop on Two-layer Concrete […]
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),
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 »
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a report that summarizes the current state of the precast concrete pavement (PCP) technology and also provides details of the technical assistance provided under the
FHWA REPORT: “Precast Concrete Pavement Technology Implementation” Read More »
The European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) has published their 2018 Annual Report that provides an excellent overview of the work and objectives of EUPAVE in 2018. It is a positive
EUPAVE Annual Report 2018 is Out! Read More »
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a new Tech Brief titled “Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement” that presents an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) and its use. General
FHWA Tech Brief: “Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement” Read More »
A new National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech) project, begun mid-December 2018, has the objective to investigate the enhancement of concrete durability through the use of penetrating sealers. The
Penetrating Sealer Evaluation Project Takes Off Read More »
The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE), invites you to 4th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving “Hydraulically Bound Base Layers & Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements (RCC)” Tuesday 18th, June
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released 2 publications on jointed precast concrete pavements (JPrPCP). 1 The “Guide Specification for Jointed Precast Concrete Pavement (JPrCP)” is a 23-page tech breif that includes
FHWA Offers 2 Jointed Precast Concrete Resources—a Guide & a Checklist Read More »
Recently published, the technical report titled “Comparison of Fresh Concrete Air Content Test Methods & Analysis of Hardened Air Content in Wisconsin Pavements” by Le Pham and Steven Cramer, Ph.D., P.E.,
New research is coming! The 5 National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) teams brainstormed ideas, and budgets, for the upcoming years and the projects were finalized by the Executive Committee early
Upcoming Research via 5 NRRA Teams Read More »
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) will hold Sydney Concrete Pavements Forum: Monday, May 6, 2019 | 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Ryedale room | Ryde Eastwood Leagues
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a report that evaluates construction costs to determine the return on investment and to document contractors’ current practices of using 3D models.
TRB Publication: 3D Highway Design Model Cost Benefit Analysis Read More »
Dr. Michael Berry, Associate Professor-Civil Engineering Department-Montana State University–Bozeman The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has released a report that identifies existing Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) damage in Montana. It also
The Spring 2019 National Concrete Consortium (NC2) meeting held in Denver, Colorado, in early April was a great success! A record 210 people gathered to hear technical presentations and to
Presentations Available of Successful Spring NC2 Meeting Held in April, Denver, Co. Read More »
ACPA CHAPTER NEWS: 1. Airport at North Carolina’s First Capital City (& 309-Year-Old City) Expands/Doubles Tarmac with Concrete Pavement The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern, North Carolina—NC’s first
7 ACPA Concrete Paving News Items—Chapter & National Read More »
The next SPS-2 Tech Day and Field Site Review in the 2019 series will be held: Thursday, May 22 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon Ohio DOT (ODOT) D6 HQ |
Next SPS-2 Tech Day Workshop & Field Review Will be Held in Ohio May 22 Read More »
New reports, tech briefs, and spreadsheet tool issued by the National Concrete Pavement Technology (CP Tech) Center summarize laboratory and field performance of various FRC bridge decks and concrete overlays (links below
4 New Publications & FRC Tool Issued by CP Tech Center Read More »
Abstract: The use of the term “preservation” for concrete pavements is somewhat of a misnomer in that many preservation treatments are actually stop-gap measures used to address visible signs of
Strategies for Concrete Pavement Preservation—Interim FHWA Report Read More »
