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 […]
Unravelling ‘Secrets’ of Good Quality Roads for India’s Cities Read More »
Following testing by the College of Engineering-Oregon State University (OSU), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced January 25, 2022 that it is approving the use of low-carbon cement to
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
Concrete Overlays in the “Mix of Fixes”, 2 New Guides, Variety of Resources Read More »
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
CCP Road Construction Option? Read More »
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
VIDEO: CPP Helps Concrete Pavements Achieve Max. Longevity Read More »
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
CPP Helped Concrete Pavements Achieve Max. Longevity & Saved City $10M Read More »
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
NC² Quarterly MAP Brief & E-News … Winter 2021–2022 Read More »
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
CPP on Ok. Turnpikes: Smooth, Safe, Sustainable & Affordable Reconstruction Read More »
As we begin 2022, I would like to take a moment to recap the activities of the past year and provide a brief update on future ISCP endeavors. While 2021
Update from ISCP President, Dr. Jacob Hiller Read More »
Stay Connected Magazine—The Canadian Concrete/Canadian Concrete Expo Magazine—created a list titled “Top 10 Concrete Stories of 2021”. Concrete and cement contributions make significant headlines! The list is comprised of concrete
Top 10 Concrete Stories of 2021 by “Stay Connected” Canadian Concrete/CCE Magazine Read More »
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
Cementing a Sustainable Future w/Greener Concrete, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Read More »
Click to download guide The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) released a new guide December 2021 titled “Quality Control for Concrete Paving: A Tool for Agency and Industry”, authored
CP Tech Center New Guide! Read More »
Jeb Tingle, Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM)-U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), shared an excerpt and quick video on LinkedIn: Slab replacement using a new non-proprietary magnesium phosphate
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
New CP Tech Publication: “Guide to Concrete Overlays 4th Edition” Read More »
“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
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
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
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
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
Ingeniería de Carreteras-Chile (Highway Engineering-Chile) has added NEW WEB APPLICATIONS for“Quick calculations or verifications on pavement design and soil properties”; Specifically: “PCA 1984 Method”“USCS Classification”“AASHTO 93 Rigid Pavement” Applications are
Ineniería de Carreteras-Chile Added New FREE Applications to their Web! Read More »
