Early February 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of “Shaped by Concrete“— a new educational campaign to increase awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete […]
The first project demonstrating precast prestressed concrete pavement (PPCP) technology for bridge approach slab construction was installed at both ends of a bridge on Highway 60 near Sheldon, Iowa The
James Mack, Director, Market Development-CEMEX, posted on LinkedIn: “Here are two back to back articles from the New York Times describing our infrastructure woes: “As States Add Money to Fix Roads,
Mapping US Infrastructure: Thru Invested Dollars & Via Motorists’ Smartphones Read More »
… From “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation (CBS-TV) “Conductive Concrete” (Season 3 Episode 61). Mo Rocca, Humorist, Journalist, and Actor-TV, Radio, Blog and Dr. Christopher Tuan, Professor, Concrete Engineer-University of Nebraska (3:34)
VIDEO from “Innovation Nation”—”Conductive Concrete” + 4 ISCP Article Links Read More »
Robert Rasmussen, Vice President and Chief Engineer-The Transtec Group, Inc., recently posted a report on LinkedIn titled, “Pavement Engineering for Tracks and Proving Grounds: How to Begin?” For highway or airfield projects, much
Pavement Engineering for Tracks & Proving Grounds: How to Begin? Read More »
What is slurry? The dictionary defines slurry as “a watery mixture of insoluble matter.” Roads & Bridges online magazine published an article by Kristen Dispense, International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA),
4 Studies Show Environmental Benefits of CGR “Slurry” Read More »
World of Concrete 2020—the 45th edition, held February 3-7, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a very successful and strong event for the concrete & masonry industries. This signature annual event
7 ISCP Member Associations Made an Impactful Presence at World of Concrete 2020!! Read More »
HISTORY: On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first powered airplane 20 feet above a wind-swept beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (N.C.). The flight lasted 12 seconds and
EUPAVE will hold two events on March 17 and March 18, 2020. This article is a formal Announcement about the Workshop to be held March 18, 2020 (see paragraph following below, for
The National Highway Institute (NHI) announced the five-part distance learning program, “Constructing Quality PCC Pavement Preservation Treatments”—a comprehensive program developed under the auspices of the NHI through a cooperative agreement between the
NHI (WBT) “Concrete Pavement Preservation” Courses, Available 24/7—English & Spanish! Read More »
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. (CST), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)’s MnROAD provides a monthly seminar to highlight research topics that will make an impact on the
Upcoming MnROAD “Research Pays Off Webinar Series”—Feb, Mar, Apr 2020 Read More »
The Northern Connector Project is jointly funded by the Federal Government and the South Australian Government. Currently under construction, the six-lane, motorway that will provide a vital freight and commuter link
VIDEO: South Australia’s First Major Concrete Roadway Drone Footage Read More »
One of South Australia (SA)’s newest components of major road infrastructure is currently under construction, and will be its first to feature a concrete pavement. Lend lease Engineering’s $885-million Northern
South Australia’s First Major Concrete Roadway to Deliver Substantial Lifetime Savings Read More »
A recent article in Concrete Construction Online News titled “Concrete Pavement Performance” touts extensive data is being developed through the “Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (LTPP Program)”. The article is a collaboration
Long-Term Concrete Pavement Performance—40-Year History, Tech Days, & Future Studies Read More »
Have a question or need some advice related to any aspect of concrete pavements? Welcome to the ISCP “Questions and Opinions” (“Q&O”) WEBPAGE! Q&O is a new benefit for members
ISCP “Q&O” Webpage—For ISCP Members & ASCP & EUPAVE Partners Read More »
The Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada just received its first environmentally friendly concrete on the construction of a new deicing pad—the East Deicing Apron—made with CarbonCure Concrete, reducing 160 tons of
The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center) and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) are jointly submitting concrete overlays as a candidate for round 6 (spans the years of 2020 and
EDC Program, Round 6—FHWA to Consider Overlays (Video Links) Read More »
Remember, STUDENT ISCP MEMBERSHIP is FREE! ISCP is looking forward to the Student Poster Board Competition at the 12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (12th ICCP), to be held August 30- September 3rd in
Student Poster Competition at 12th ICCP—Deadline for Sign Up: March 31st Read More »
… Because of the holidays, CP Tech Center travel slowed in December … DECEMBER 1-7 LOUISIANA: Peter Taylor, Steve Tritsch, Gordon Smith, and John Adam joined ACPA’s 56th Annual Meeting in New
CP Tech Talking Concrete Pavements Around the USA—Dec 2019 & Coming in March Read More »
The working relationship is very important and underscores the important point that our goals are the same: To increase the quality of airfield concrete pavements. —Gary Mitchell, Vice President of
