A research team led by Dr. Alessandro Fascetti, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, has received over $600,000 from the Engineer Research Development Center […]
Pitt Engineering Team Secures $600K Grant to Enhance Military Concrete Pavements Read More »
Concrete pavements have seen significant advancements in the 21st century, revolutionizing the way highways are constructed and maintained. One of the most notable innovations was the development of the Next Generation
Advancing Concrete Innovation: The Future of Pavement Preservation Read More »
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
Concrete Roundabouts: The Key to Long-Lasting, Low-Maintenance Intersections 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 »
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has taken a significant step in endorsing the technical credibility and reliability of interlocking concrete pavements with the release of
AASHTO Releases New Guide on Interlocking Concrete Pavements 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 »
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 »
In a concerted effort to improve the durability and long-term performance of pavements on state highways, the Performance Engineered Concrete Paving Mixtures Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF-5(368)) has introduced groundbreaking tests
Ingeniería Elemental, the brainchild of Chilean Civil Engineer Jorge Olavarría Bastidas, continues its commitment to universal access to powerful solutions with the launch of a suite of free web applications.
In a corner of the bustling Las Vegas Convention Center’s Silver Lot, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) emerged as a crucial player at this year’s
FHWA’s Mobile Concrete Technology at World of Concrete Read More »
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Purdue University, and German startup Magment GmbH are set to revolutionize electric vehicle charging with the creation of the world’s
In a groundbreaking endeavor to address infrastructure challenges, engineers are leveraging artificial intelligence (A.I.) to redefine the way concrete is used in construction, writes Colbi Edmonds for the New York
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In a groundbreaking examination of a century-old concrete sample, provided by Dr. Le Pham, a key contributor to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s concrete research project, researchers have uncovered intriguing details
Composition and Characteristics of 100-Year-Old Concrete Read More »
The Concrete Show (Brazil) writes about stories exemplifying the remarkable impact of concrete pavements (called Urban Concrete Pavement or PUC) in various urban development projects. Smart Cities Urba in Campinas,
Success Stories of Concrete Pavement in Urban Areas in Latin America Read More »
Concrete technology is taking a leap forward as Dr. Luna Lu, a professor at Purdue University, introduces revolutionary concrete sensors designed to prevent premature failures in highway infrastructure. Since 2017,
Innovative Concrete Sensors Promise to Prolong the Life of Highways Read More »
The Southwest Concrete Pavement Association (SWCPA) is the regional trade association for the concrete pavement industry in California and Nevada. The Association will be hosting a series of webinars on
SWCPA Hosts 2023 Concrete Pavement Workshop Series Read More »
Researchers in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India developed a method to use solar thermal energy to recycle concrete waste from construction and demolition sites. As reported
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Click to download PDF A new infographic titled “Cradle-to-Grave/Rock-to-Rock!” highlights the sustainable benefits of concrete pavement. This one-page flyer (seen here) includes bullet points on:• Durability• Resilience• Heat island• Lighting•
Click to Enlarge American Concrete Institute (ACI) has had a long history fulfilling its vision of providing everyone the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of
ACI: New Collaboration for the Concrete Industry through “The NEU Center” Read More »
Les White, Paving & Infrastructure Engineer-CEMEX, along with CEMEX, created 6 DOCUMENTS on “Suggestions On Specifying Concrete Pavements”. The International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) featured the first document in May (www.concretepavements.org/2022/05/19/6-documents-bring-suggestions-on-specifying-concrete-pavements-1-may-22-concrete-supplier-bidding-topics-insights-experience/). ISCP will feature
