On February 16, 2021, the partners of the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA)—a coalition of 12 concrete-related national trade associations—sent a letter to the House and Senate Majority and Minority […]
American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Online News called “SOURCE” recently posted a paper abstract titled “Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement as a Substitution to Natural Coarse Aggregate for the Production of
Abstract: Using Reclaimed Asphalt for Sustainable Pervious Concrete Pavement Mixes Read More »
International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), along with Institute for Transportations (InTrans) Iowa State University (ISU), and National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center) now offer valuable resources that cover
Now Available! IGGA Presentations—Pavement Preservation Slides & Videos Read More »
Standing Committee on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements sponsored a POSTER SESSION during the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 100th Annual Meeting – A Virtual Event – throughout January 2021.
TRB Concrete Pavement POSTER SESSION Touted 11 Papers at 2021 Virtual Annual Mtg Read More »
Research at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) in Melbourne, Australia paves the way for used face masks in recycled concrete. Researchers say they have shown that single-use disposable
The Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) research finds natural carbon uptake in concrete could offset 5% of US pavement cement production emissions. Just along
Unraveling Carbon Uptake in Concrete Pavements Read More »
Meet Board Member Kevin McMullen: When the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center)‘s Executive Board of Directors considers which initiatives can make the greatest impact, the voices of professionals working in the
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced that President and CEO Gerald F. Voigt has decided to transition toward retirement, although remain with ACPA, prompting ACPA leadership to begin a
ASCP EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SOUGHT: Expressions of interest (EOIs) are sought for the part-time role of ASCP Executive Secretary by February 14, 2021. The role of the Executive Secretary generally encompasses
ASCP: Seeking Executive Secretary by Feb 14; 2021 Strategy; & 2021 eConference Read More »
The performance-engineered-mixtures (PEM) approach to concrete design is increasing traction around the country and one beloved benefit is the greater pavement durability at lower cost! To justify the cost of
4 One-Page PEM Test Guidance Flyers NOW AVAILABLE! Read More »
The first concrete pavementswere placed in 1892 & 1893 Early 1900’s: May surprise people to know that the first documented use of concrete to resurface pavements dates back to 1901!
New website-calculator fromPortland Cement Association (PCA)!Same durability.Same resilience.10% carbon footprint reduction.* “CO2 Calculator: EASY. PROVEN. READILY AVAIALBE!” Portland-limestone cement (PLC) is engineered with a higher limestone content. PLC gives specifiers,
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“Every Day Counts (EDC-6)” Initiative Publication.Click to download 6-page ‘single-page-flyer’ PDF. Many of the pavements in the United States’ highway system have reached or are approaching the end of their
As we wrap up 2020 and begin this new year, I would like to take a moment to update the ISCP membership on accomplishments and planned activities that the Society
ISCP President’s Letter Read More »
Following the release of the European Concrete Paving Association‘s infographic “Concrete Pavements make roads more sustainable”, EUPAVE’s working group on Environmental Strategy decided to release fact sheets focusing on its
NEW FACT SHEET: Concrete Roads are 100% Recyclable! Read More »
Applied Sciences published paper by Muhammad Kashif, Ahsan Naseem , Nouman Iqbal, Pieter De Winne, and Hans De Backer: Department of Civil Engineering, Ghent University, Technologiepark 60, Zwijnaarde, B-9052 Ghent,
WEBINAR: “Pavement Preservation—Dowel Bar Retrofit (DBR) & Diamond Grinding”Tuesday | January 12 | 12:00 NOON – 1:00 pm CDTREGISTRATION: https://go.acpa.org/cp-tech-center-2020 The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)
Example of ASR-related map-cracking in concrete pavement (Photo: L. Sutter) The new Winter Quarter NC² Moving Advancements into Practice (MAP) Brief titled “Understanding ASR. . .AND How to Mitigate It” is now available. This MAP brief summarizes
NC² E-News: Winter 2020 Read More »
The time is ideal for the Dominican Republic to forge alliances, advance in the co-processing of construction and demolition waste (C&DW), and strengthen the construction sector value chain, and to
HOME PHOTO: Reflective pavements could reduce the frequency of heat waves in Chicago by around 30 percent over 20 years. Credit: Jaysin Trevino/Wikimedia Commons MIT postdoc explains how reflective pavements can
Mitigating Climate Change & Extreme Heat With Reflective Pavements Read More »
