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C. Zollinger, VP-ISCP, Presenter in ASCP FREE ONLINE Concrete Pavements FORUM: Mon, Sep 14 (LA & NY-USA) Simultaneously with Tue, Sep 15 (Sydney, AU & Paris, FR)

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, […]

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Major Progress in Airport Pavement Research & Technology Plan (APTP)+ VIDEO

Ongoing efforts on the on the Airport Pavement Technology Program (APTP) between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)—a cooperative research and technology program, are

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New to View! Concrete Pavement Preservation Webinar Presentations

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

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INDIA: J&K ERA: “Rigid Concrete Pavement” used for FIRST TIME EVER in Jammu & Kashmir!

“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

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BRITPAVE & Several U.S. States Tout “Smog-Eating” Additives for Concrete Pavement—Roads & Airports

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

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NIGERIA: Concrete Roads Durable: for Heavy Traffic; in Heavy Rain & Marshy Terrain; Last 25-30 Years; & Cement Locally Produced & Distributed…

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

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FHWA Mobile Concrete Technology Center Staff Continue to Build on Successes

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) rolling lab may be sidelined because of the pandemic, but the staff is as busy as ever with many activities

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Australian News: WIN! A Hard Copy of the Latest Edition of A.M. Neville’s “Properties of Concrete”!

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

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Call for “ACPA Distinguished Service Awards & Recognitions” through Fri., Aug. 21, 2020

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

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Koss Construction Performs FDR in NW Kansas, Using Creative Trucking & Storage Solutions

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

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Transtec Group’s Continuous Testing Data Saves Texas Airport from Costly, Major Reconstruction

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

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FHWA Technical Review Panel Examines “PVI- Related Fuel Consumption Factors”

A Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Review Panel (TRP) met by web conference in June to review models for pavement-related vehicle operating costs and excess fuel consumption. Jim Mack, CEMEX,

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ASCP Pavement Note #2: “Sustainable Concrete Pavements—Reduced Environmental Impact of Concrete Pavements”

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

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Diamonds Make Roller-Compacted Concrete Shine

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:

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CAMRA & J. Voigt-ACPA Plans: “Back-to-Office”; “7 Key Staff Efforts”; & 3-Min Video

The chief executive leaders of Concrete and Masonry Related Associations (CAMRA)—17 concrete and masonry related associations—met via videoconference in mid-June, along with Jerry Voigt, President and CEO-American Concrete Pavement Association

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Research to Improve Dowel Specifications for Concrete Pavements

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.

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REMINDER!! Deadline, Fri, July 3: ACPA Accepting Nominations for “Excellence in Concrete Paving Awards”!

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

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Thin Concrete Overlay Wins “Gold Award”, Exceeds its Design Life

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,

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The 12-Week Breakdown Process of 100% Compostable Cement Bags—Will keep 250,000+ plastic bags out of landfills

“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

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MIT Study: Stiffer Roadways = Improved Truck Fuel Efficiency, Reduced Greenhouse Gases

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

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