The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Asphalt Institute developed an Enhanced Durability through Increased In-Place Pavement Density Workshop. This presentation is an abbreviated summary of the one-day workshop and will offer owners and contractors the opportunity to learn about the dramatic...
The Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle, or “AIPV,” also known as Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator, or “ATMA,” is the next generation of roadway construction work zone safety. The AIPV/ATMA is an automated version of a standard Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) or Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA)...
This presentation will discuss the importance of bridge deck preservation and include topics such as deck flushing, deck and crack sealing, and the timely application of various types of overlays. It will also identify common deck deficiencies and introduce the process of hydrodemolition for surface...
Though we try very hard to reduce the need to negotiate everything, negotiation is still an integral part of the construction contract administration process. As a result, successful negotiations are a characteristic of a successful project. The objective of this course is to help you be a more successful...
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) allows the use of precast double-tee bridges in counties because they are economical and fast in construction. Alternative durable prefabricated bridge systems are needed to provide more options to local governments. The present study was carried...
This presentation will cover the research conducted by University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) for Minnesota DOT to evaluate various asphalt patching methods. The research lead to a simple decision matrix and best practices manual for Minnesota field staff. The presentation will also cover an ongoing crack...
Fiberglass rebar is a superior lightweight and non-corrosive option for reinforced concrete. Product review:
Fiberglass Rebar for Structural and Flatwork Applications
Dowel Bars for Paving
Removing Corrosion from the equation
Value Proposition
Application Discussion: Flatwork, Bridges, Paving...
This webinar will present an overview of landslide identification, mitigation, and soil slope stabilization. Particular attention will be given to geohazard events affecting critical assets (highways and transportation corridors, pipelines, transmission lines, and other critical infrastructure). Participants...
Think about the business, government, academic, and volunteer organizations that you know well. You could place each in one of these three categories: Surviving, or barely so; thriving or close to it; and exceling. While the "survivors" do just enough to get by, the "thrivers," which constitute the vast...
Job Safety Analysis (virtual learning) An important tool for identifying and reducing hazards in any industry; a job hazard analysis (JHA), also called a job safety analysis (JSA), is a technique to identify the dangers of specific tasks in order to reduce the risk of injury to workers. This presentation will discuss the following items...
