January 2020

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Road Construction
Concrete pavement replacement serves motorists well at key Florida intersection
The city of Avon Park in Florida—so named for Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Kingdom, which is otherwise known as the birthplace of William…
January 02, 2020
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On U.S. 27, contractors replaced about 1,600 ft of roadway on each approach with an 11.5-in. layer of portland cement concrete pavement.
On U.S. 27, contractors replaced about 1,600 ft of roadway on each approach with an 11.5-in. layer of portland cement concrete pavement.
Road Construction
Concrete pavement replacement serves motorists well at key Florida intersection
The city of Avon Park in Florida—so named for Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Kingdom, which is otherwise known as the birthplace of William…
January 02, 2020
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Brian W. Budzynski
Editorial/Commentary
We kick off the New Year concrete-style
Now that 2020 is officially underway, it looks as though there is reason to be optimistic about the world of construction.  According to a recent…
January 02, 2020
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Innovative construction helps rehabilitate two of Philly’s oldest stone and concrete bridges
Bridge Rescue
Innovative construction helps rehabilitate two of Philly’s oldest stone and concrete bridges
As one of the first-settled areas of the U.S, Pennsylvania boasts a robust inventory of historic bridges, including the oldest continuously used…
January 02, 2020
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Employing the Super Air Meter (SAM) test
Employing the Super Air Meter (SAM) test provides the same information as a conventional pressure meter, but can also place the concrete under a series of higher pressures. By understanding how the concrete responds to these pressures, the meter can assess properties of the air-void system beyond the air content.
Concrete
How a performance engineered mixture program can create longer-life concrete pavements
Performance engineered mixtures (PEMs) have gained considerable attention recently in the concrete world. National Concrete Pavement Technology…
January 02, 2020
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A photograph of a thin FRC pavement before the application of traffic.
A photograph of a thin FRC pavement before the application of traffic.
Concrete
Structural fiber choice for thin concrete pavements can have a significant impact on quality
In today’s dwindling budgeting scenario, state DOTs strive for long-lasting pavement rehabilitation alternatives that require less in future…
January 02, 2020
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Larry Caudle
Law
A case in Utah shows the importance of written notice
When highway contractors neglect to give advance written notice of their intent to file a claim, they often forfeit their right to receive an…
January 02, 2020
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