Publications

Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) Announces a Bi-Monthly Newsletter

The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) National Executive has implemented a bi-monthly ASCP Newsletter to keep Members better informed on industry news, technical developments, courses and events, as well […]

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New Abstract: Interfacial Transition Zone Composition and Bonding in Cementitous Materials with Asphalt-Coated Particles

Abstract: “Interfacial Transition Zone Composition and Bonding in Cementitous Materials with Asphalt-Coated Particles” by Alexander Sebastian Brand—Advisor, Dr. Jeff Roesler, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. DISSERTATION Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

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Recycling Carbon Dioxide in Concrete for a Lower Carbon Footprint

CarbonCure retrofits concrete plants with a technology that recycles waste carbon dioxide to make affordable, greener concrete products. Carbon dioxide is now more than just a greenhouse gas—it is a valuable material to

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VIDEO: Canada: CarbonCure Recycles Carbon Dioxide for Greener Concrete Products

https://vimeo.com/104750327 CarbonCure retrofits concrete plants with a technology that recycles waste carbon dioxide to make affordable, greener concrete products. Carbon dioxide is now more than just a greenhouse gas—it is a

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Multi-National Project: “ECLIPS” Incorporates PCMs to Enhance Concrete Performance

The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) recently reported on a a multi-national project named “Enhancing Concrete Life in Infrastructure through Phase Change Systems”—ECLIPS. ECLIPS is carried out by Arizona State

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NOW in Portuguese—EUPAVE Position Paper: “Healthy Competition between Pavement Industries Saves Public Money”

ISCP created an article on October 2, 2015 announcing the position paper from the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) titled “Ensuring Healthy Competition Between Pavement Industries Saves Public Money”. The publication has caught

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New Soil Freezing Model May Help DOTs Lower Spring’s Thaw Damage to Roads

Each spring, as roads that have been frozen all winter begin to thaw from the surface downward, melting snow and ice saturate the ground. The roadbed, softened by trapped moisture

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National Concrete Consortium (NC2) E-News March 2016 In Association with the CP Road Map Program

CP Road Map E-News: The NC2 E-News is a bi-monthly newsletter based on the Long-Term Plan for Concrete Pavement Research and Technology (CP Road Map)—a national research plan developed and jointly implemented by

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Tech Brief: FHWA Probes SCM, Natural Pozzolans within Best Pavement Practices

Concrete Products Online reported on a new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Tech Brief titled “Supplementary Cementitious Materials—Best Practices for Concrete Pavements” (FHWA-HIF-16-001). State highway agencies (SHAs) and others charged with construction and maintenance

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A 100-Year History of Paving, Compaction, Milling Iron

In the last one hundred years, heavy highway pavement-making equipment has evolved from primitive to awesome. Modern pavers, compactors, and millers (or cold planers) have turned the surfacing phase of

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NOW in Spanish & Slovene—EUPAVE Position Paper: “Healthy Competition between Pavement Industries…”

ISCP created an article on October 2, 2015 announcing the position paper from the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) titled “Ensuring Healthy Competition Between Pavement Industries Saves Public Money”. The publication has caught

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EUPAVE Position Paper: “A Resilient Road Network for Adaptation to Climate Change”

The European Paving Concrete Association (EUPAVE) recently published the Position Paper titled “A Resilient Road Network for Adaptation to Climate Change”. EUPAVE calls on the decision makers to build the resilient,

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Publication: TRB’s “Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board Concrete Materials, 2015”

The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB)’s Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2508, is now available for purchase. The Journal explores 13 papers related to concrete materials, including:

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Australia’s RMS: Updated Standards Drawings for Concrete Pavements Now Available!

Roads and Maritime Services recently updated their standards drawings for new construction of the following concrete pavements: Concrete Pavement—Construction: PCP – Plain Concrete Pavement CRCP – Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement JRCP –

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RCC Pavement Gaining Momentum Among Contractors & Road Agencies—Placement, Quick-Set Advantages, & Strength

RCC pavement is gaining momentum among contractors and road agencies due to many of its advantages, according to an article titled “Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Gaining Momentum” by Tom Kuennen-Equipment

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USA: Specification Allows Use of Concrete Product That Can Greatly Reduce Carbon Footprint

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation (DOT)), Cal.gov’s Division of Measurement Standards (DMS), and the ready mixed concrete industry have accomplished a specification for a product that will: Reduce greenhouse gases Reduce waste Save

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CP Road Map E-News, December 2015

The CP Road Map E-News is the newsletter of the Long-Term Plan for Concrete Pavement Research and Technology (CP Road Map)—a national research plan developed and jointly implemented by the

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ICPI & ASCE Publish Benchmark Reference on Permeable Pavements

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) has teamed with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)‘s Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) and Water Resources Research Center’s (WRRC) Low-Impact Development Committee to publish

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EUPAVE: Concrete Roads – An Integral Part of the Circular Economy

The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE), announced that “resource efficiency” and “the circular economy” are words on everyone’s lips at the moment. In December, the European Commission will release its new

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CP Tech Center New Publications on Saw-Cutting Times on Pavements

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) has published a report and a tech transfer summary titled: “Comparison of Setting Time Measured Using Ultrasonic Wave Propagation with Saw-Cutting

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