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Alkali-Activated Fly Ash Geopolymer Application Highlights Bolder Approach to “Greening” Cement & Concrete Industries

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 […]

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New I-11: Concrete Pavement, Diamond Interchange, Loop Ramp, Cast-in-Place Wall with 3-D Scenes; Will Eventually Link to I-15 that Connects Mexico, US & Canada

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), a new section of Interstate-11 (I-11) to bypass Boulder City, Nevada, USA opened May 23, with the remaining 12.5-mile section to be

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Queensland, Australia Firm Reaches Big Environmental Milestone in Recycled Plastic Concrete

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

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Concrete Plastic Paves the Way to Save Plastic Recycle Industry & Boost Road Sector in Ghana, Africa

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

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Organization Pushes for Ordinance Requiring Use of Permeable Pavements for Urban Sustainability

The Interface Development Interventions (IDIS), an environmental non-government organization (NGO) in Davao City, Philippines continues to push for an ordinance requiring both public and private establishments to use permeable pavements

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Longer-Life Modified Portland Cement Coating May Reduce Total Concrete Pavement Life-Cycle Costs, Testing Planned in MI., USA

In recent years, investments at all levels of the United States’ government have prioritized fixing/restoring roads and bridges, but despite the recent increases in spending, investments are insufficient, with a

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New Program Manager Sought for PCC Research Lab at ISU, Iowa, USA

Applications are being accepted through May 25, 2018 for a new Program Manager at the Portland Cement Concrete Research Laboratory (PCC Lab) located in the Department of Civil, Construction &

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VIDEO: Dr. Peter Taylor: Performance-Based Concrete Mixtures Results Shared by MCT Program

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Minneapolis Uses Progressive Concrete Pavement Preservation Strategy—Counters Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damage

ISCP has chosen Minneapolis, Minnesota as its venue for the upcoming 12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements 2020—12th ICCP2020! According to the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA), and Kristin Dispenza,

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New Tech Results Shared by the MCT Program with New “One-Pager” Publications

The FHWA Mobile Concrete Trailer (MCT) Program has issued a new publication in its series of “One Pagers” based on the MCT experiences and observations. The newest document, “Measuring Pavement

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Permeable Concrete Prevents Water Runoff, while Solving Carbon Fiber Waste Problem & Increasing Durability/Strength

The American Ceramic Society recently published an article on permeable pavement with a special additive. International weather has been especially brutal in the past couple of years, causing flooding to occur

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EUPAVE Announces Launch of a Brand New Website & Updated Logo!

After months of hard work, the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) is pleased to officially announce the launch of a brand new EUPAVE website and refreshed logo as part of

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RCC Pavement Council Explains Roller Compacted Concrete Paving

Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement (RCC), is a type of non-reinforced concrete pavement placed with high density paving equipment and then compacted with vibratory rollers. While the finished product is essentially

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NRMCA Launches Interactive Website “Pave Ahead”

Website will serve to educate and assist industry, policy makers and other paving stakeholders. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announced the launch of Pave Ahead, an educational campaign

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Scientists Research as to Why Roman Concrete Lasts Millennia, While Modern-Day Concrete Lasts a Half Century

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)’s “Science Online Magazine” recently reported on modern-day scientists working on recreating a modern version of Roman cement that lasted over 1000

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FHWA RESOURCES & PROGRAM: Concrete Technology Team & Final Development

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) concrete technology team works on final development and deployment of new equipment, materials, tools, and techniques with the promotion of Advanced Structural Design and

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