Concrete overlays of asphalt (COA) pavements are a widely accepted rehabilitation strategy used to extend the life of asphalt pavements. However, there are still design and construction challenges, and COA features often differ between states.
TRB WEBINAR: “Concrete Overlays of Asphalt”:
Thursday | March 11, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 pm EST (USA & Canada)
REGISTRATION: www.trb.org/main/blurbs/181791.aspx
Sponsored by the TRB Standing Committee on Pavement Structural Testing and Evaluation, this webinar will provide an overview of recently completed COA research and field implementations. Presenters will identify research from Accelerated Pavement Testing and long-term performance studies. They will also discuss case studies to highlight essential factors for states looking to implement or improve upon this strategy.
Webinar Agenda & Presenters:
- Overview of COA
Julie Vandenbossche, University of Pittsburgh - Research and Implementation of COA in California
Angel Mateos, University of California, Berkeley - Research and Implementation of COA in Louisiana
Moinul Mahdi, Louisiana State University - Research and Implementation of COA in Minnesota
Tom Burnham, Minnesota Department of Transportation - Key Takeaways
Julie Vandenbossche, University of Pittsburgh - Question and Answer Session (final 30 minutes)
Julie Vandenbossche, University of Pittsburgh
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
• Identify factors important to the selection, design, and construction of COAs
• Discuss recent advancements in COAs
• Discuss state experiences with COAs
Professional Development Hours (PDHs):
Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question and answer session following the presentations.
For all information, please go to: http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/181791.aspx
Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum: E-mail: rgillum@nas.edu
Home Page PHOTO: Applying of the concrete overlay with a road paver (Source: STRABAG)