Eric Ferrebee, P.E., Technical Services-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) represented ACPA at the American Concrete Institute (ACI)‘s: ACI 325 , ACI 327, and 330 Committee Meetings in October 2018. The ACI 300-Series Committees focus on Design […]
Please join the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) for a very special “Research Pays Off Webinar Day” on November 20, 2018. NRRA will be running 8 half-hour presentations—5 CONCRETE-RELATED—about the NRRA
For the concrete industry, the magic is in the mix these days, according to Matt Zeller, Executive Director-Concrete Pavement Association of Minnesota (CPAM). He and his organization are looking at
Todd LaTorella, Missouri/Kansas Chapter Executive-ACPA said the “Annual KDOT/Industry Technology Transfer Event”, held October 2-3, 2018 in Abilene, Kansas, was a big success. This event is part of a series of
The Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has pledged $500,000 to the University of Arkansas (UA)—Department of Civil Engineering for concrete pavement research. The pledge amount will be
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The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) held the National Concrete Consortium (NC2) and the Technology Transfer Concrete Consortium (TTCC) 2018 Fall National Concrete Consortium (NC2) September 18-20 in Saratoga
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Davao City’s Rapid Urbanization: Davao City has become one the the Philippine’s fasts-growing cities, with a reputation for safety, discipline, cultural diversity, livable geography, and high-quality water resources … attracting
There is evidence that smoother pavements lead to improved structural performance and remain smoother longer. In performance terms, smoother pavements last longer and stay smoother longer. One tool that can be
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The National CP Tech Center (CP Tech Center) has published three new manuals covering different aspects of concrete practices. These publications are for use by industry professionals interested in the
3 New CP Tech Guides Cover Different Aspects of Concrete Practices Read More »
Smart phones, smart fridges, smart cities—everything is increasingly connected to everything else. The internet-of-things revolution has brought new, albeit sometimes frivolous, features to the most mundane of everyday objects. But,
How Intelligent COULD “Smart Roads” Become? Read More »
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) upgraded its MnPAVE-Rigid 1.0 software for concrete pavement design. MnPAVE-Rigid 2.0 is now easier to use and allows designers to select from more options for
MnPAVE-Rigid 1.0 Software Upgraded to MnPAVE-Rigid 2.0—More User-Friendly Read More »
You probably have heard of, seen, or visited the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA)’s Mobile Concrete Trailer (MCT), but did you know how easy it is for contractors to borrow some
Peter Taylor, Ph.D., ISCP Board Member and Director of the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center)-Iowa State University, and Gordon Smith, P.E., Associate Director-CP Tech Center, attended the American Concrete
If you walk through the produce section of your local grocery store and think, “I bet that would make a great concrete additive”, you may have been right, depending on
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
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
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
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
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
