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Concrete Pavement Maintenance Crucial for Longevity, Safety, and Cost-Efficiency

Concrete pavements, touted for their durability, are not immune to challenges like temperature-induced expansion, contraction, and material deviations. To combat these issues, preventative maintenance plays a pivotal role. A recent […]

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Indiana Paves the Way for a Wireless Electric Future with Innovative Concrete Highway Charging System

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Purdue University, and German startup Magment GmbH are set to revolutionize electric vehicle charging with the creation of the world’s

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Pioneering A.I. Innovations Revolutionize Concrete Construction in Pennsylvania

In a groundbreaking endeavor to address infrastructure challenges, engineers are leveraging artificial intelligence (A.I.) to redefine the way concrete is used in construction, writes Colbi Edmonds for the New York

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Concrete Revolution: A New Era for New Zealand’s Roads

Exciting developments are on the horizon for New Zealand’s roading infrastructure as Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Association, and member of the Board

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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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14th International Symposium on Concrete Roads held in Krakow, Poland

The 14th International Symposium on Concrete Roads took place in Krakow, Poland from June 25 to 28, 2023. The symposium, under the theme of “Concrete Roads to the Green World”,

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MnDOT: NRRA “Research Pays Off” 2022 Webinars; Spring Mtg. Feb. 28; “MTC&E” Booth Mar. 1-2; & MnROAD Constr. Plans

“RESEARCH PAYS OFF” WEBINARS SCHEDULE: The National Road Research Alliance member-selected projects from each team are still in progress during “Research Pays Off”. The NRRA will provide a monthly seminar

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ACPA: Announcing NEW President & CEO; Mid-Yr Mtg; AHUA; FHWA Events; WOC; OK Concrete Conf.; New Dowel Bar Specs

ACPA-JUNE EVENTS … IN ORDER OF MOST RECENT:JUNE 23:Announcing NEW ACPA President & CEO, Laura O’Neill-Kaumo and PRESS RELEASE Laura O’Neill-Kaumo joins ACPA as their 5th President/CEOPhoto: Business Wire Click

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FHWA: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking w/LCCA; & Hosts 2nd “Pavement Resilience Peer Exchange”

FHWA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On November 24, 2020, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice and request for comment regarding Design Standards for Highways (Docket No. FHWA-2019-0030). The

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Progress under FHWA Cooperative Agreement—”Concrete even more durable & stronger than before …”

The GOAL? Concrete even more durable & stronger than before … in spite of increasing challenges! Work is continuing to advance under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / National Concrete

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Group to Review SPS-2 Products

Larry Scofield, Director, Pavement Innovation-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)/International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), said that by a virtual meeting, the SPS-2* pavement preservation pooled fund group will review the most recent products

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CP Tech Talking Concrete Pavements Around the USA—Dec 2019 & Coming in March

… Because of the holidays, CP Tech Center travel slowed in December … DECEMBER 1-7 LOUISIANA: Peter Taylor, Steve Tritsch, Gordon Smith, and John Adam joined ACPA’s 56th Annual Meeting in New

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CP Tech Talking Concrete Pavements Around the Country in October!

October 1st-2nd The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) had a very busy October 2019! CP Tech Center staff members Gordon Smith and Jerod Gross taught a one-day

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ACPA’s Views on Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Passage of Transportation Bill

On July 30, 2019, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to approve the draft transportation reauthorization bill, America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA). ATIA provides $287 billion

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Successful 3rd Annual NACA FLY-In 2019 on Capital Hill, VIDEO included

The cement and concrete industry met with congressional offices and top federal officials to discuss policies impacting the industry during the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) 3rd Annual Cement & Concrete

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FAA’s REDAC to Develop 10-Year Plan to Encompass 2020-2030 Research Landscape for NAS

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)‘s William J. Hughes Technical Center will soon be developing a 10-year plan, according to Gary Mitchell, ACPA Airports Director and Member-Airport Subcommittee of FAA‘s Research, Engineering,

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AASHTO Washington Briefing Focuses on Investment & Key Issues; Remarks Videos Included

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

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