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IGGA & MIT VIDEO Clip: “The Results Are In: The Next Generation Concrete Surface is a Sustainable Pavement Choice”

Efficient engines are only part of the story when it comes to getting more vehicle miles per gallon. How tires interact with pavement can make a big difference. Pavements need […]

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CP Tech: Board Members; Concrete Pavements Around the USA & Virtually; CONEXPO-CON/AGG History

Meet the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center) Board Members—Robert Seghetti! Robert Seghetti, President-Acme Concrete Paving, Inc., serves on the CP Tech Center’s Executive Board of Directors as an at-large representative

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History of the CP Road Map

Click to enlarge. To see more historical photos, please go to History Page: https://cptechcenter.org/cp-road-map/?highlight=CP%20Road%20Map%20History The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center concluded its CP Road Map in 2019 Detailed History of the

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Belite-Based Low-Carbon Clinker Cements

Photo: Clinker used in the production of reactive belite-rich Portland cements (RBPC) suitable for the manufacture of low-heat, high-performance, high-strength concrete. While Portland cement is expected to remain the most-used cement type

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“TECH BRIEF: BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE-CYCLE THINKING”

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Sustainable Pavements Program in 2010 to advance the knowledge and practice of sustainability related to pavements. The overall objective of the program is

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2 FREE 2-Part FHWA “Sustainability” Webinars to be Held: I)April & II)May + I)June & II)July

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Sustainable Pavements Program in 2010 to advance the knowledge and practice of sustainability related to pavements. The overall objective of the program is

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Build With Strength: Concrete Industry Lowers Carbon Footprint by 13% in 5 Years

—Report highlights industry’s commitment to reducing environmental impact According to a new report, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) members have lowered their carbon footprint by 13% in five years. Through

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Whitetopping Solution for Potholed & Crumbling Roads in India

During a mid-February 2020 program on ‘Building pothole free roads in Indian cities’, organized by Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Dinakar Pasla, Associate Professor (Civil), School of Infrastructure-Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), said

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PCA Unveils Educational Campaign: ‘Shaped by Concrete’ in Tandem with ‘Build with Strength’

Early February 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of “Shaped by Concrete“— a new educational campaign to increase awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete

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Mapping US Infrastructure: Thru Invested Dollars & Via Motorists’ Smartphones

James Mack, Director, Market Development-CEMEX, posted on LinkedIn: “Here are two back to back articles from the New York Times describing our infrastructure woes: “As States Add Money to Fix Roads,

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Pavement Engineering for Tracks & Proving Grounds: How to Begin?

Robert Rasmussen, Vice President and Chief Engineer-The Transtec Group, Inc., recently posted a report on LinkedIn titled, “Pavement Engineering for Tracks and Proving Grounds: How to Begin?” For highway or airfield projects, much

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4 Studies Show Environmental Benefits of CGR “Slurry”

What is slurry? The dictionary defines slurry as “a watery mixture of insoluble matter.” Roads & Bridges online magazine published an article by Kristen Dispense, International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA),

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Upcoming MnROAD “Research Pays Off Webinar Series”—Feb, Mar, Apr 2020

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. (CST), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)’s MnROAD provides a monthly seminar to highlight research topics that will make an impact on the

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ISCP “Q&O” Webpage—For ISCP Members & ASCP & EUPAVE Partners

Have a question or need some advice related to any aspect of concrete pavements? Welcome to the ISCP “Questions and Opinions” (“Q&O”) WEBPAGE! Q&O is a new benefit for members

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EDC Program, Round 6—FHWA to Consider Overlays (Video Links)

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center) and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) are jointly submitting concrete overlays as a candidate for round 6 (spans the years of 2020 and

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FAA & TriServices Positive Discussions—Collaborative Goal: Increase Quality of Airfield Concrete Pavements

The working relationship is very important and underscores the important point that our goals are the same: To increase the quality of airfield concrete pavements. —Gary Mitchell, Vice President of

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FAQs About Soil-Cement on PCA Website—Repository of Answers for Concrete Paving Projects

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has a “Soil-Cement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” repository website. Each link has a variety of information as well as additional links, papers, publications, photos graphs, equipment

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Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association/Türkiye Hazir Beton Birliği (THBB) Attains Significant Consultancy Position with New Concrete Center

The Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association / Türkiye Hazir Beton Birliği (THBB) attains a significant position in Europe on Concrete R&D and Technology Consultancy with the “THBB Concrete R&D and Technology Consultancy

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ISCP Has a NEW LinkedIn Company Page!

The year 2019 brought many events for the International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP), including the celebration of ISCP‘s 20th ANNIVERSARY! The year 2020 will have many new and exciting events

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TURKEY: Permeable Concrete Solution for Flooded Roads

Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association (TRMCA) in urban areas with increased rainfall, drew attention to the importance of the use of permeable concrete. Emphasizing that floods have been experienced as

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