Concrete roundabouts offer a resilient solution to handle the stresses and heavy loads placed on modern intersections, writes ACPA. With concrete’s ability to resist rutting and shoving, it ensures a […]
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In this episode of The STREAM by ASSHTO, Kevin Robertson, Surface Treatment Engineer at the Arizona Department of Transportation, delves into the benefits of Diamond Grinding and Concrete pavements in
Podcast Alert: Quiet Roads Ahead – Innovations in Noise Reduction and Pavement Solutions Read More »
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With vehicle miles traveled in Illinois nearly doubling from 52 billion in 1970 to 103 billion in 2023, the need for efficient and durable pavement designs has become crucial, writes
Designing Economical, High-Performing Roadways for Illinois’ Growing Traffic Read More »
The Summer 2024 edition of the MAP Brief, titled “Sustainable Pavements: CRCP Across Texas,” highlights the growing success of continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP) in the state. Authored by experts
Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure: CRCP’s Success Across Texas Read More »
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) along with the National Road Research Alliance, has launched a pioneering study to explore alternative concrete paving mixtures aimed at reducing the global warming
MnDOT Investigates Low GWP Concrete for Sustainable Paving Read More »
The Directorate of Public Works (DPW), in collaboration with the Cement Council of Texas (CCT), hosted the Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Engineer Learning Professional Development Symposium on June 23, 2024. The
Fort Cavazos Celebrates 40-Year-Old Roller-Compacted Concrete Read More »
Concrete, a cornerstone of modern construction, must withstand diverse environmental stresses to ensure long-term durability. While traditional measures like compressive strength provide initial quality control, they do not fully predict
Formation Factor: The Key to Assessing Concrete Durability Read More »
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Extreme heat is the deadliest natural hazard in the United States, and its impact is felt most acutely in urban areas. Cities, where vast expanses of pavement absorb and retain
Reflective Pavements: A Vital Solution to Combat Extreme Heat in Cities Read More »
The evolving climate is increasingly impacting road infrastructure, necessitating a focus on resilience and risk management, according to experts at the recent 2024 National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) conference
Climate Change Forces Highway Construction to Adapt Read More »
When it comes to building highway pavements in Texas, continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP) stand out as the preferred choice due to their remarkable durability and minimal maintenance requirements writes
CRCP: The First Choice for Texas Highway Pavements Read More »
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In a bid to combat the perennial issue of potholes and pavement deterioration, the city officials of Minneapolis have rolled out a pioneering Concrete Street Rehabilitation Program, showcases the International
Minneapolis Implements Innovative Concrete Street Rehabilitation Program Read More »
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Transportation agencies nationwide are increasingly focused on understanding and mitigating the environmental impact of pavement materials, particularly carbon emissions. To aid in this effort, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
CP Tech Center Releases Guide to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Concrete Production Read More »
In a stride towards sustainable winter maintenance, researchers have engineered a remarkable solution: self-heating concrete capable of autonomously melting snow and ice for extended periods writes Paul McClure for New
Self-Heating Concrete Innovates Winter Maintenance Practices Read More »
With the World of Concrete event marking its 50th anniversary and now in the rearview, the concrete industry is poised for an eventful 2024, writes Eva Milberg for Smart Brief.
Key Trends Shaping the Concrete Industry in 2024: What to Watch Read More »
