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Embracing Competition in Pavement Construction: A Path to Cost Reduction

In an era where infrastructure spending is heavily scrutinized, a call for increased competition in pavement construction arises as a potential solution. Concrete, once the primary paving material during the […]

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Paving the Green Path: Transforming Roads for a Sustainable Tomorrow

In a bid to combat climate change, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has introduced a performance measure aimed at tracking greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. This initiative, spurred by

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Concrete Sustainability: The John ‘Chuck’ Erreca Rest Area Sets a Strong Foundation for the Future

In a groundbreaking approach to modernize roadside rest areas (SRRAs), the John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area Replacement Project on Interstate 5 in California is making waves with its emphasis on

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Indiana Paves the Way for a Wireless Electric Future with Innovative Concrete Highway Charging System

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

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Pioneering A.I. Innovations Revolutionize Concrete Construction in Pennsylvania

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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Composition and Characteristics of 100-Year-Old Concrete

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

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Paving the Way: UK National Highways’ Digital Transformation for Concrete Pavement

Concrete roads have long been a cornerstone of England’s strategic road network, having served the UK faithfully since the 1960s and 1970s. However, as these miles of concrete pavement approach

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Peru’s Oyón-Ambo Highway Overcomes Challenges with Innovative Concrete Construction

The ambitious Oyón-Ambo Highway project in Peru is making headlines not only for its groundbreaking construction in a mountainous region but also for its strategic use of concrete writes Paula

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Concrete Pavements to help cool cities experiencing heatwaves

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA have recommended the use of concrete pavements for new and rehabilitation of cities sidewalks citing that, “Concrete, for example, is

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Researchers in IIT Madras, India use solar energy to recycle waste concrete

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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New Infographic! “Cradle-to-Grave/Rock-to-Rock!” Highlights Sustainable Concrete Pavement

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•

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ACI: New Collaboration for the Concrete Industry through “The NEU Center”

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

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#2 & #3 of 6 Documents: “Suggestions on Specifying Concrete Pavements” June ’22: “Vol. II: Partnering with Your Concrete Supplier” & “Vol. III: Pavement Structure, Subgrade, & Base Layers”

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

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Fly Ash is Not Just Filler for Ready Mixed Concrete!

2019 American Concrete Website According to TJ Barton, Certified Concrete Technologist Level 4–National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Fly Ash is one of the most commonly misunderstood components of ready

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Carbon Footprint Reduction: 6 Perspectives; Award Noms; + NRMCA Commits to 50% Lower by 2030 so, “Where are We Now”?

1Variations on a Theme —LETTER from the EDITOR—Frank Cavaliere, Managing Editor-“Concrete InFocus” | E-mail: fcavaliere@nrmca.org The cover story of the Summer 2022 Issue of Concrete InFocus Magazine titled “What You

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Canada & the Government of Québec Invest in Climate Action Project by Ciment Québec

Across the country, Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps our air clean while building a strong economy for today and tomorrow alike. Through initiatives like the Low

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ACI Foundation Funds UHPC, SCM, Concrete Specimen Research

The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by funding needed concrete research and will fund 10 research projects in 2022 in the “ACI Foundation Research Awards for

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ASCP Online COURSE: “Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements” … Reserve Your Place NOW!!

Online Course: “Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements” NOW SET!Training Type:Construction | Design | MaterialsDate:Wed Jun 15, 2022 – Thu Jun 16, 2022 PAGE

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Permeable Pavements May Help Solve Australian Flooding

There is overwhelming evidence that human activity is causing the environment to undergo profound changes due to climate change. One of the most visible and well-documented effects of climate change

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” May 2022

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

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