32nd Annual ACPA “Excellence in Concrete Paving” Award Winners

ACPA 32nd Annual Award Winners. Click to go to PDF link The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 32nd Annual “Excellence in Concrete […]

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FAA Fall REDAC Airport Subcommittee Meeting—Concrete Pavement Resilience & Sustainability in Design Procedure

The Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) Airport Subcommittee meeting was held the week of September 6, 2021. The REDAC meets twice a year, in the fall and in

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Mixture Proportioning with Less Cement for Improved Performance + Reduced CO₂ Impact

An integral part of the Performance-Engineered Mixtures (PEM) Program has been providing tools to contractors for proportioning mixtures with a high probability of meeting specified performance measures while reducing environmental

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STUDENTS in Civil Engineering! VIRTUAL International CONTEST: “Using Design of Concrete Pavements” during RC 2021 on Sep 28 and Sep 30

The Ibero-American Federation of Ready-mixed Concrete (FIHP), in conjunction with the Colombian Chamber of Cement and Concrete (PROCEMCO)—formerly Asocreto—are holding a FREE VIRTUAL International COMPETITON for CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS during

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Lehman; Folkstead & Sanders-NASAO; Adam; Becker; ACPA Mid-Yr Mtg; Sciullo, Jucha, Taylor, & Ferrebee-PennDOT; & MIT CSHub Seeks ED-Research Scientist

Click to Enlarge. PEOPLE ON THE MOVE:Maria Lehman: Get to know new ASCE President-Elect! In May 2021, the Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) voted Maria C.

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Permeable Pavement with Sub-Micron Porosity Could Significantly Reduce City Flooding & Costs, While Saving Water

September is “National Preparedness Month”!Each year, the EPA encourages and reminds us to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities. According to a National Academy of Sciences

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NOW AVAILABLE: MIT Webinar: “Addressing Climate Challenges with Cool Pavements: A Case Study of Boston & Phoenix”

In August 2021, the International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) reported on COOL PAVEMENTS in Phoenix, Arizona and Boston, Massachusetts with the research and results in an article titled “Boston:

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NOW On-Demand Webinar: Ways to Boost Pavement Resilience

Greg Dean Mid-August 2021, the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) and the Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) hosted a webinar on pavement resilience titled “Proper Planning Prevents Disaster

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12th ICCP 2021: Online Sep. 27-Oct. 1: NEW: 1-Page Printable Program Overview

The International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) was originally to hold the12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (12th ICCP) August, 2020 at“The Depot”-Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.But, the global COVID-19 pandemic has

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RFP by Oct 1 at 4pm CDT: ACPTP—“PEMs for Airfield Pavements”

The Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program (ACPTP) has issued an REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for Performance Engineered Mixtures [PEMs] for Airfield Pavements. Research is on-going for PEMs for highway pavements.

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Choubane & Gatti are Welcomed to NCPP & ACPA

National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP) Welcomes Dr. Bouzid Choubane, P.E. Dr. Bouzid Choubane, P.E., has been appointed as the new Director–National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP) where he began

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German Co. Works Alongside INDOT to Create Concrete Roads that Can Charge EVs as they Drive Along

As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in popularity, there are greater questions being asked about how to charge them:Will there be enough charging points? What about if I can’t plug in

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Cement & RMC Producers Collaborate: Proven Success & Performance Bring Greater Use of Sustainable & Greener Solutions

Simple changes can bring more sustainable and greener solutions when collaboration occurs between the cement producer and the ready mixed concrete (RMC) producer! By exceeding expectations, proven success, and proven

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Boston: 3° Cooler w/”Cool Pavements” Phoenix: Infrared Drone Confirms Concrete’s ALWAYS Cooler! +L. Scofield’s 12th ICCP Workshop #10

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS & PHOENIX, ARIZONA—‘Cool pavements’ could reduce summer heat Record-breaking heat waves summer of 2021—”hottest July on record globally”—made walking outside in cities almost unbearable for many residents. The

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Now On Demand: CSHub Webinar “Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the U.S. Pavement Network”

The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) WEBINAR SERIES offers information of general interest to members of the building, paving, and construction communities, as well as to educators, students, journalists, and

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Calling ALL STUDENTS @the 12th ICCP: THE STUDENT PITCH! Sign Up NOW!

– The Student Pitch – CALLING ALL STUDENTS! The Student Pitch is an informal networking session for students registered at the virtual 12th ICCP 2021. A great opportunity to discuss

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TOPS: Safety, Savings, Performance; Extend Life 15-40 Years; Overlay Resources …

Improved overlays are now available for asphalt and concrete pavements that enable agencies to provide long-life performance under a wide range of traffic, environmental, and existing pavement conditions. Overlays are

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Expected Historic Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate—Big Wins for Concrete Paving

On the afternoon of Thursday, August 5, 2021, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) moved to end debate on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion investment

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NOW ONLNE: ASCP2021 3-Day “6th Concrete Pavements (e)Conference” Proceedings

Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)2021in collaboration with ISCP and EUPAVE held the“6th Concrete Pavements Conference”online August 17-19 … over 3 Half-Days … with DAY 3 TWEAKED FOR COVID: With

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Visualizing Cement Hydration on a Molecular Level: “Technicolor”, New 3-D Printing, Reducing Carbon Footprint

Imaging technique could enable new pathways for reducing concrete’s hefty carbon footprint, as well as for 3-D printing of concrete. The concrete world that surrounds us owes its shape and

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