For the ISCP June 2019 article titled “Joint Activation Case Study: Fiber-Reinforced Concrete & Joint Sealant Testing”, please go to: https://www.concretepavements.org/2019/06/28/joint-activation-case-study-fiber-reinforced-concrete-joint-sealant-testing/ (or click on the adjacent article on the ISCP home […]
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In 2006, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) released what has become a landmark reference manual on Integrated Materials and Construction Practices for Concrete Pavement (IMCP Manual),
“Concrete Pavement Progress” 2nd-quarter issue is now available in print and online! This issue: •Explores 3 concrete pavement projects that represent renewal and growth with beautiful photos! • Perspectives on
New Publication Explores 3 Different Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Projects Read More »
The National Research Road Alliance (NRRA) sends a warm thank you to attendees, speakers, and all those involved in bringing the 2019 Pavement Workshop together! The Workshop was 3 days of
2019 NRRA Pavement Workshop a 3-Day Success—Presentations Now Available Online Read More »
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has experienced success in its trials where precast concrete slabs were used to repair road pavements. “Concrete slabs for highway repairs get an A
Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Honors designation with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering by April Smith, University of Arkansas—Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors |
Published Thesis: “Structural Design Guidelines for Pervious Concrete Pavements” Read More »
According to a new report by The Road Information Program (TRIP), America’s rural transportation system is in dire need of repairs and modernization to correct deficiencies and continue to support
“TRIP” Report: U.S. Rural Roads & Bridges in Dire Need of Repairs Read More »
In a paper published in the Journal of Cleaner Production titled “Role of the use phase and pavement-vehicle interaction in comparative pavement life cycle assessment as a function of context”
Paving Sustainably—Many Factors Influence a Pavement’s Environmental Footprint Read More »
“Case Studies of Different Types of FRC Pavement Projects” by Juan Pablo Covarrubias, Director-TCPavements and Director-ISCP Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been used in pavements with optimized geometry, rendering excellent results
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a report that summarizes the current state of the precast concrete pavement (PCP) technology and also provides details of the technical assistance provided under the
FHWA REPORT: “Precast Concrete Pavement Technology Implementation” Read More »
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a new Tech Brief titled “Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement” that presents an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) and its use. General
FHWA Tech Brief: “Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement” Read More »
A new National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech) project, begun mid-December 2018, has the objective to investigate the enhancement of concrete durability through the use of penetrating sealers. The
Penetrating Sealer Evaluation Project Takes Off Read More »
The publication titled “Development of Performance Curves for Whitetopping in Minnesota” with Principal Investigator Thomas Burnham, Office of Materials and Road Research-Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is a report on
Publication: Development of Performance Curves for Whitetopping in Minnesota Read More »
Nearly 1.5 million sq. yd.—200 lane miles—already in Korea combine diamond grinding and grooving for a smoother profile and reduced noise levels South Korea has a small land area, but
South Korea Expands Use of Next Generation Concrete Surface on Roadways Read More »
Northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the junction of a pair of provincial trunk highways (PTH) were not originally designed with elegance. Commonly known as the “Perimeter Highway”, the intersection of PTH
CANADA: Major Winnipeg Project Brings Concrete Solution to Longstanding Bottleneck Read More »
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released 2 publications on jointed precast concrete pavements (JPrPCP). 1 The “Guide Specification for Jointed Precast Concrete Pavement (JPrCP)” is a 23-page tech breif that includes
FHWA Offers 2 Jointed Precast Concrete Resources—a Guide & a Checklist Read More »
Recently published, the technical report titled “Comparison of Fresh Concrete Air Content Test Methods & Analysis of Hardened Air Content in Wisconsin Pavements” by Le Pham and Steven Cramer, Ph.D., P.E.,
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a report that evaluates construction costs to determine the return on investment and to document contractors’ current practices of using 3D models.
TRB Publication: 3D Highway Design Model Cost Benefit Analysis Read More »
Dr. Michael Berry, Associate Professor-Civil Engineering Department-Montana State University–Bozeman The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has released a report that identifies existing Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) damage in Montana. It also
The Spring 2019 National Concrete Consortium (NC2) meeting held in Denver, Colorado, in early April was a great success! A record 210 people gathered to hear technical presentations and to
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