Concrete, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, has weathered the test of time since its first use. The age-old issue of “salt scaling” has continued to haunt our urban landscapes, presenting […]
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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
Peru’s Oyón-Ambo Highway Overcomes Challenges with Innovative Concrete Construction Read More »
In a groundbreaking decade-long research project, the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) has demonstrated the remarkable longevity and effectiveness of diamond-ground on pavements. This research, conducted in three states,
A Decade of Research Shows Diamond-Ground Impact on Pavement Performance Read More »
Long-time ISCP member and concrete pavement enthusiast, Dr. Manik Barman was acknowledged with the University of Minnesota Duluth’s 2023 Chancellor’s Distinguished Research/Creative Activity Award (less than 10 years of service)
The International Society of Concrete Pavements (ISCP) is pleased to announce that the 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (13th ICCP) will be held August 25-29, 2024 at The Depot
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The use of concrete overlays on asphalt pavements has become increasingly popular as a rehabilitation treatment. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to
TRB Webinar: Performance of Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavement Read More »
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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The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Research Report 1007: Evaluation of Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavements documents BCOA practices through a literature review and agency survey; documents performance through
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The Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE) will be hosting a FREE webinar on ‘Recent developments in mechanistic-empirical design of jointed concrete pavements’ presented by Dr. Lev Khazanovich (University
Specialized slipform paver constructs 75,000 m² of operational facilities by concrete paving Wirtgen Group A challenging concrete paving project was successfully completed in Iceland. The project involved the extension of
Challenging concrete paving performed at Keflavik Air Base in Iceland Read More »
Fort Zimwalt School District in O’Fallon, Missouri, USA,recently discovered long-term savings & benefitspay well with the decision to GO CONCRETE! As flowers bloom in spring and school graduations roll around,
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MnROAD will be hosting a free special event to highlight their concrete pavement sustainability initiatives on Thursday, July 28. MnROAD Research Facility9011 77th Street NEMonticello, MN 55362 SCHEDULE (All times
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Luna Lu is investigating unique ways to build artificial intelligence into concrete-pavedhighways and bridges, enabling them to prevent and repair their own damage.(Purdue University photo/John Underwood). Click to enlarge. …
U.S. Researcher @ Purdue University: “Roads Need to be ‘Smart’ … Here’s Why …” Read More »
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•
By Lane Martin, Ingram Concrete-a US Concrete Company; Frank Corzine, Central Concrete Supply-a US Concrete Company; and Kayl Anderson, GCP Applied Technologies Since 1930, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
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
ACI: New Collaboration for the Concrete Industry through “The NEU Center” Read More »
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
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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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
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
Canada & the Government of Québec Invest in Climate Action Project by Ciment Québec Read More »
