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CP Tech: “…Geotextile vs. Asphalt Interlayers…” AND Transtech Group: “Nonwoven Geotextile Interlayers…” Effective in Germany over 25 years

CP Tech Center New Publication: “Automated Plate Load Testing on Concrete Pavement Overlays with Geotextile and Asphalt Interlayers: Poweshiek County Road V-18” AND Transtech Group: “Nonwoven Geotextile Interlayers in Concrete […]

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Modern Concrete Roads Offer Ride Comfort & Safety—Due to Shorter Slabs, Narrow Contraction Joints, Dowels, & …

Bryan Perrie, Managing Director-The Concrete Institute in South Africa and former ISCP Vice-President and Board Director explains that concrete roads suffer from an image problem because many very old concrete

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ISCP President Dr. Jeffrey Roesler Demonstrates During Bolivia’s First Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Pavement & 3-Day IBCH Seminar

Jeff Roesler, Ph.D., P.E., ISCP President, visited Bolivia May 6-10, 2018 for a paramount site visit and a 3-day International Seminar. Dr. Roesler was invited to demonstrate and highlight techniques

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Alkali-Activated Fly Ash Geopolymer Application Highlights Bolder Approach to “Greening” Cement & Concrete Industries

Providing sustainable alternatives to conventional concrete is becoming a global imperative, considering its significant footprints and versatile applications. The work by Washington State University (WSU)’s Laboratory for Advanced & Sustainable

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New I-11: Concrete Pavement, Diamond Interchange, Loop Ramp, Cast-in-Place Wall with 3-D Scenes; Will Eventually Link to I-15 that Connects Mexico, US & Canada

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), a new section of Interstate-11 (I-11) to bypass Boulder City, Nevada, USA opened May 23, with the remaining 12.5-mile section to be

New I-11: Concrete Pavement, Diamond Interchange, Loop Ramp, Cast-in-Place Wall with 3-D Scenes; Will Eventually Link to I-15 that Connects Mexico, US & Canada Read More »

Queensland, Australia Firm Reaches Big Environmental Milestone in Recycled Plastic Concrete

Fibercon (Queensland engineering firm) has developed a technology—a first in Australia—that enables it to use recycled polypropylene plastic for reinforcing concrete instead of the traditional steel. Developed in conjunction with researchers from

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Concrete Plastic Paves the Way to Save Plastic Recycle Industry & Boost Road Sector in Ghana, Africa

My Joy Online News reported last week that the people of Ghana, Africa have become sick and tired of plastic waste and potholes. It is a common feature in the

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Organization Pushes for Ordinance Requiring Use of Permeable Pavements for Urban Sustainability

The Interface Development Interventions (IDIS), an environmental non-government organization (NGO) in Davao City, Philippines continues to push for an ordinance requiring both public and private establishments to use permeable pavements

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Longer-Life Modified Portland Cement Coating May Reduce Total Concrete Pavement Life-Cycle Costs, Testing Planned in MI., USA

In recent years, investments at all levels of the United States’ government have prioritized fixing/restoring roads and bridges, but despite the recent increases in spending, investments are insufficient, with a

Longer-Life Modified Portland Cement Coating May Reduce Total Concrete Pavement Life-Cycle Costs, Testing Planned in MI., USA Read More »

States Taking Note: CRCP Roadways Proven Resilient After Record Hurricane Flooding in Texas

After Hurricane Harvey broke the US record for rainfall from a single storm dumping more than 51 inches of rain (CNN News) in and around the Houston, Texas area in August,

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New Program Manager Sought for PCC Research Lab at ISU, Iowa, USA

Applications are being accepted through May 25, 2018 for a new Program Manager at the Portland Cement Concrete Research Laboratory (PCC Lab) located in the Department of Civil, Construction &

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VEEP Dr. Bawumia Breaks Ground for Pilot Concrete Road to be Constructed for the Tor-Tema Steel Works-DVLA in Tema Industrial Area, Ghana, Africa

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President-Ghana, cut the sod on April 26, 2018 for work to begin on a 5.4-kilometre pilot concrete road for the Tor-Tema Steel Works-DVLA stretch (from the

VEEP Dr. Bawumia Breaks Ground for Pilot Concrete Road to be Constructed for the Tor-Tema Steel Works-DVLA in Tema Industrial Area, Ghana, Africa Read More »

VIDEO: Dr. Peter Taylor: Performance-Based Concrete Mixtures Results Shared by MCT Program

VIDEO: Dr. Peter Taylor: Performance-Based Concrete Mixtures Results Shared by MCT Program Read More »

Minneapolis Uses Progressive Concrete Pavement Preservation Strategy—Counters Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damage

ISCP has chosen Minneapolis, Minnesota as its venue for the upcoming 12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements 2020—12th ICCP2020! According to the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA), and Kristin Dispenza,

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Louisiana to Experiment with Reinforced Precast Concrete for First Time, plus VIDEO

Engineers at the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) are experimenting Spring 2018 with Precast Reinforced Concrete Pavement to improve its highways, KTBS reports, with the hope of drastically improving

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New Tech Results Shared by the MCT Program with New “One-Pager” Publications

The FHWA Mobile Concrete Trailer (MCT) Program has issued a new publication in its series of “One Pagers” based on the MCT experiences and observations. The newest document, “Measuring Pavement

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Permeable Concrete Prevents Water Runoff, while Solving Carbon Fiber Waste Problem & Increasing Durability/Strength

The American Ceramic Society recently published an article on permeable pavement with a special additive. International weather has been especially brutal in the past couple of years, causing flooding to occur

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VIDEO: “Highway 400 Precast Concrete Inlay Panel Project: Instrumentation Plan, Installation, & Preliminary Results”, Ontario, Canada

Peter Smith, Tom Kazmierowski, Susan Tighe, and Dan Pickel tout these and other great advantages of Precast Concrete Pavement: Quality Repair that will provide long-term service Short Construction Window Lower/reduced

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Celebrated 70-Year-Old California Concrete Pavement Receives “Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award”

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) presented its Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award to the 70-year-old section of concrete pavement on California’s Interstate 10 (Ontario to Colton Freeway). The Lifetime Pavement Recognition

Celebrated 70-Year-Old California Concrete Pavement Receives “Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award” Read More »

EUPAVE Announces Launch of a Brand New Website & Updated Logo!

After months of hard work, the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) is pleased to officially announce the launch of a brand new EUPAVE website and refreshed logo as part of

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