CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Infrastructure developed a series of informational “Concrete Clips” videos, starting in 2017. This “Concrete Clips”, “Supplementary Cementitious Materials“, begins […]
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) will hold a FREE ONLINE 4-Topic Concrete Pavements FORUM September 14 and 15, 2020, in 4 international time zones, titled “CONCRETE PAVEMENT—LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROADS,
Click to download 1-page FHWA Flyer (PDF) One of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC)’s recently released a one-page technology transfer flyer that covers air-entraining admixtures
New FHWA Tech Flyer: “Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete” Read More »
Click to enlarge The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)‘s National Road Research Alliance Executive Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 Call for Construction. To download the announcement and full
2020 Call for Construction, Proposals Requested! Read More »
Transportation Research Board (TRB) conducted a 90-minute webinar on August 19, 2020 that was on preserving concrete pavements. Larry Scofield, Director of Engineering & Research–IGGA and Pavement Innovation-ACPA was 1 of
New to View! Concrete Pavement Preservation Webinar Presentations Read More »
“Rigid Concrete Pavement Technology” being used in Valley for the FIRST TIME EVER! SRINAGAR, India: Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (J&K ERA) began work on Rs 9.16 crore using
INDIA: J&K ERA: “Rigid Concrete Pavement” used for FIRST TIME EVER in Jammu & Kashmir! Read More »
According to concrete paving industry group Britpave, additives in concrete pavement could enable it to reduce elevated levels of traffic exhaust emissions. The addition of titanium oxide (TiO2) in concrete
A new report by the Proshare Nigeria Limited titled, “Roads- Concrete Vision, Asphalt Competition, Looking Ahead“, has urged the federal and sub-national governments in Nigeria to utilize materials that are
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) has secured the latest edition of Adam Neville’s ‘Concrete Bible’ “Properties of Concrete”. The most succinct answer under 25 words will be awarded the
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is encouraging members to submit nominations for the 2020 ACPA Association Distinguished Service Awards and Recognitions by Friday, August 21. The Awards recognize distinguished service and
Call for “ACPA Distinguished Service Awards & Recognitions” through Fri., Aug. 21, 2020 Read More »
New Initiatives Improve Performance: Scarcity of Materials Requires Creative Trucking and Storage Solutions for I-70 Pavement Replacement In the 9-mile, $38.1 million pavement replacement project on Interstate 70 near Grainfield, Kansas, the Kansas
Koss Construction Performs FDR in NW Kansas, Using Creative Trucking & Storage Solutions Read More »
During an evaluation of airfield pavements at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) in Austin, Texas, concerns regarding the performance of one particular runway—17L/35R—were brought to the attention of the pavement engineering
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) has released its second Pavement Note for decision makers for major road pavement projects. Concrete road pavements reduce environmental impact when compared with
3 CALIFORNIA ROADWAYS SWITCH from ASPHALT to ROLLER-COMPACTED CONCRETE The city of Roseville, California, USA, selected 3 diverse roadways for a 2018 RCC pilot project … to date, has received 6 industry awards:
Diamonds Make Roller-Compacted Concrete Shine Read More »
National Concrete Consortium (NCC), The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center), dowel manufacturers, and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) have been working with the Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc.
Research to Improve Dowel Specifications for Concrete Pavements Read More »
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is accepting nominations for the 31st Annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards” for projects completed in the calendar year 2019. Final DEADLINE for submittals and
When county officials decided to place a 1.25 mile concrete overlay in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, it was with the understanding the pavement would last about 10 years. At 19 years,
Thin Concrete Overlay Wins “Gold Award”, Exceeds its Design Life Read More »
“Bluey” COMPOSTABLE cement BAGS include a rain barrier designed to absorb less moisture than conventional polyethylene film bags; 250,000+ plastic bags will no longer be added to landfills; & have experienced milestones
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) added a significant artifact to its collection of historical items in early June, 2020. The samples are from what is believed to be the
Significant Concrete Artifacts are a Major Find for Historical Collection Read More »
Study finds simple changes in road resurfacing practices could improve gas mileage for heavy vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A big truck roars by. A deep rumble. Feel the
MIT Study: Stiffer Roadways = Improved Truck Fuel Efficiency, Reduced Greenhouse Gases Read More »
