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 […]
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
FHWA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On November 24, 2020, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice and request for comment regarding Design Standards for Highways (Docket No. FHWA-2019-0030). The
“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
A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design user group met the week of December 7, 2020, in a 3-day web conference with about 200 participants, to discuss ongoing developments with AASHTOWare (American Association
User Group Focuses on AASHTO’s Pavement ME Design & 2022 Online Plans Read More »
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 »
Photo: “2020 Virtual Better Concrete Conference” welcome by Peter Taylor, Director–CP Tech Center, Michelle Wilson, Director of Concrete Knowledge-Portland Cement Association (PCA), and Jerod Gross, Senior Engineer-Snyder & Associates and
CP Tech: Register for Webinar on Dec 16th; & Update on Fall Virtual Travels! Read More »
The Concrete Overlay Summit has become an annual event, and this year was no exception as 34 participants gathered the third week of October to discuss both the technical and
Overlay Summit Offers Insights Into an Advancing Technology Read More »
Study finds simple changes in road resurfacing practices could improve gas mileage for heavy vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A big truck roars by. A deep rumble. Feel the
MIT Study: Stiffer Roadways = Improved Truck Fuel Efficiency, Reduced Greenhouse Gases Read More »
Membership Survey Provides Valuable Feedback The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) distributed its annual Benchmark Opinion Survey on February 18, requesting its members’ response by February 27. The survey goes to one
ACPA-February Travels to IA, SD, CA, WI, VA, & NV + Membership Survey Read More »
