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Registration Still Open! NRMCA Online Course Apr. 19-21 & 2022 Annual Conv. Mar 15-18; + Publ. “Concrete in Practice (CIP)”; & “ConcreteWorks 2022” Conf. Sep-Oct

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)course “Improving Concrete Quality“ Online course with live 3-hour Zoom sessions over 3 days:DAY 1: Tuesday, April 19, 2022:11:00 am – 12:30 pm | […]

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Unravelling ‘Secrets’ of Good Quality Roads for India’s Cities

All of these roads are constructed using cement concrete for long life without sacrificing on quality in construction and supervision. — Prof. M. N. Sreehari, Road Infrastructure Expert, Adviser & Consultant

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U.S. “2022 Nat’l Engineers Week”: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26: Engage Kids, “Future City” Competitions, Events, Chats, & more!

2022 National Engineers Week2022 Theme: “Reimagining the Possible”Sunday February 20 to Saturday February 26, 2022 “Reimagining the Possible”: Engineers create new possibilities throughout time—from green buildings to fuel-efficient cars to

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Concrete Overlays in the “Mix of Fixes”, 2 New Guides, Variety of Resources

Concrete overlays offer cost-effective, versatile, short- and long-term solutions for the full range of concrete, asphalt, and composite pavement needs. In addition, concrete overlays contribute to more sustainable construction practices

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CCP Road Construction Option?

Compacted Concrete Paving (CCP) as a viable solution? Click individually to enlarge: 1) High-density asphalt paver used to compact the dry concrete mix while paving2) Roller used to provide final

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VIDEO: CPP Helps Concrete Pavements Achieve Max. Longevity

Concrete Pavement Preservation (CPP) Helps Concrete Pavements Achieve Maximum LongevityRoadway owners can no longer afford to address their concrete pavement repair needs with short-term solutions such as bituminous patches and

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CPP Helped Concrete Pavements Achieve Max. Longevity & Saved City $10M

Concrete roads are durable and long-lasting, requiring only targeted rehabilitation and diamond grinding every 25 years or so. With repairs on concrete roads being performed infrequently, however, cities may face

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WEBINAR: FAA “IIJA 2022 Airport Funding”: “Virtual Vendor Day” Jan 31; “SAM”, Guidance, Lessons, & Policies

While the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has great promise for our industry, its success will be partially dependent on access to the materials, equipment, and manpower needed to

WEBINAR: FAA “IIJA 2022 Airport Funding”: “Virtual Vendor Day” Jan 31; “SAM”, Guidance, Lessons, & Policies Read More »

NC² Quarterly MAP Brief & E-News … Winter 2021–2022

Click to go to 11-page WINTER 2021-2022 MAP BRIEF (PDF) The NC² “Moving Advancements into Practice (MAP) Brief WINTER 2021-2022″ from the NC² Resource Library: “Optimizing Concrete Pavement Opening to

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CPP on Ok. Turnpikes: Smooth, Safe, Sustainable & Affordable Reconstruction

The interstate construction history of the American state of Oklahoma provides an inherent experiment allowing the comparison of asphalt versus concrete highway surface performance; and the comparison between complete reconstruction

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Cementing a Sustainable Future w/Greener Concrete, Reducing Greenhouse Gas

Click to enlarge either map: Detailed Singapore | Singapore/Asia OVER in the far west of Singapore, a revolutionary development crucial to the country’s economy is taking shape. As the most

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EUPAVE Online Debate: “Climate Resilience & Long-Term Transport Investment” to be Held Jan. 25 2022-Reg by Jan. 19

The European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) announces their upcoming event on January 25, 2022, DEBATE: “Climate Resilience & Long-Term Transport Investment” will be hosted by Ms. Isabel García Munoz, MEP. Online

EUPAVE Online Debate: “Climate Resilience & Long-Term Transport Investment” to be Held Jan. 25 2022-Reg by Jan. 19 Read More »

New CP Tech Publication: “Guide to Concrete Overlays 4th Edition”

Click to enlarge Just Released November 2014!4th Edition of the CP Tech CenterGuide to Concrete OverlaysThe intent of the 146-page 8-Chapter/4-Appendix Guide is toincrease the technical proficiency of experienced engineers

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First Superhighway in US: Pennsylvania Turnpike—160 miles of 4-lane, All-Concrete Highway

“An unbroken ribbon of concrete cutting through mountains and across valleys, bypassing towns. No stop signs, no intersections, no speed limits … The Pennsylvania Turnpike was the first of its

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Bryan Perrie, CEO & Former ISCP VP & Dir., Taking Lead on Cement & Concrete in South Africa

Officially launched in March of 2021 the formation of Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) became the consolidated industry body of 3 different organizations that is set to take the

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$1 Million Funding Boost for University Research Groups’ Groundbreaking Work on Improving Infrastructure—Transforms Cement & Concrete Sector

In mid-November Macquarie University research groups have been awarded $1,044,000 under a government and industry–supported program designed to transform the cement and concrete sector. The funding will support 3 near-market

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Road Cracks: Kashmir’s Engineering Students Develop Sustainable Solution for Cracked Pavements

Greater Kashmir News reported that Kashmir engineering students have come up with a solution for road cracks. A survey titled ‘Use of discrete fibers in concrete road pavements’ carried by

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REGISTER NOW! FREE ASCP Online FORUM Tomorrow! Mon & Tue: 4 Intrn’l Time Zones: Nov 29 & 30, 2021; NEW ASCP Exec Dir!; & COURSE Dec 7-8, 2021: Jointing & Structural Detailing

Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)ONLINE FORUM – 4 Timezones:“Specification Updates, Are You Trusted?”MON & TUE NOVEMBER 29 & 30 , 2021USA Los Angeles, CA: Mon, Nov 29:1:00 pm 3:10 pm

REGISTER NOW! FREE ASCP Online FORUM Tomorrow! Mon & Tue: 4 Intrn’l Time Zones: Nov 29 & 30, 2021; NEW ASCP Exec Dir!; & COURSE Dec 7-8, 2021: Jointing & Structural Detailing Read More »

Predictive Model for Void Content & Strength of Pervious Concrete Pavements Installed in the Field

Prepared for Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) Research & Education Foundation by:Somayeh Nassiri, Ph.D., P.Eng., Assistant Professor-Washington State University and Past ISCP DirectorOthman AlShareedah, Ph.D. Student Washington State University Click to

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Using Roller-Compacted Concrete to do the “Impossible” in Mountainous Chattanooga, TN + VIDEO

Click for LinkedIn Profile Jesse Anna Boone, Senior National Specifications Manager-Carbon-Cure Technologies and Former Pavement Applications Director-SCPA, produced an article (and VIDEO) that were the feature in the Southeast Cement

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