The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has canceled the in-person “2020 Committee on Materials & Pavement (COMP) Meeting” that was scheduled for August 2-6, 2020 in […]
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has begun a new public outreach campaign in March 2020 entitled “The Benefits of Transportation: The Solutions State DOTs Bring to
David C. Bauer, President and CEO–American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reported that the Coronavirus outbreak is an unprecedented national challenge that has brought many sectors of America’s economy to
In February, a coalition of 41 transportation associations including: American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA); Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA); American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO);
Transportation Assoc. Coalition Urges Action on Infrastructure Investment Read More »
A recent article in Concrete Construction Online News titled “Concrete Pavement Performance” touts extensive data is being developed through the “Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (LTPP Program)”. The article is a collaboration
Long-Term Concrete Pavement Performance—40-Year History, Tech Days, & Future Studies Read More »
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) hosted the fourth American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Pavement ME National Users Group Meeting was held the first week of November at
A Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP) partners’ meeting held November 4th provided insights into the solutions to federal programs aimed at addressing workforce issues, including shortages and developmental programs. The meeting
FHWA Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP) Partners’ Meeting Insights Read More »
In environments characterized by repetitive freeze/thaw cycles, coarse aggregate containing pores with throat diameters between 50 nm and 10 µm can cause premature pavement deterioration. As a result, the Iowa
New Publication: 3rd-Generation Iowa Pore Index (IPI) Test Device & Procedures Read More »
JULY, 2019 was another busy travel month for the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center)—the national hub for concrete pavement research and technology transfer founded in 2000, and
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,
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Spring Meeting was held May 20-23, 2019 in Park City, Utah. The Annual Spring Meeting offered transportation executives the opportunity
ACPA HIGHLIGHTS: Chapter Committee Meeting; 3rd Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop; & Innovative, Creative Midyear Meeting MID-MAY 2019 The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) Chapter Committee Meeting was held Mid-May in Indianapolis,
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 »
The 2019 National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (2019 NWZAW) celebrated its 20th year! Held April 8-12, NWZAW’s kick-off event was held in Washington, D.C. and hosted by the District Department of
The annual American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Washington Briefing held the end of February 2019 focused on bipartisan support for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill and the
AASHTO Washington Briefing Focuses on Investment & Key Issues; Remarks Videos Included Read More »
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Road Research will hold the 2019 National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) Pavement Workshop May 21-23, 2019 (CDT), that will include many Subsessions, a TOUR, Lunches, Scholarship Award
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) “2019 Washington Briefing” will be held: February 26-March 1, 2019 The Washington Court Hotel | 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
AASHTO 2019 Washington Briefing to be Held Feb 26-Mar 1, 2019 Read More »
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) upgraded its MnPAVE-Rigid 1.0 software for concrete pavement design. MnPAVE-Rigid 2.0 is now easier to use and allows designers to select from more options for
MnPAVE-Rigid 1.0 Software Upgraded to MnPAVE-Rigid 2.0—More User-Friendly Read More »
In February, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) will publish a new provisional specification on performance-engineered mixtures (PEM), PP 84. This culminates a concerted effort of
AASHTO to Publish Provisional Specification: Advancing PEM Read More »
Roads and Bridges Online Magazine, January 2016 Issue, reported on the newest pavement texture in an article by Ashley Kizzire, Contributing Author, titled “Best of Both Worlds: New pavement surface technique renews
New Pavement Surface Technique Balances Quietness & Safety on I-394 in Minnesota, USA Read More »
