Highway Technology
Calendar
The following events
provide opportunities to learn more about products and technologies
for building and maintaining better, safer roads.
Superpave Binder
Course
March 26-28, 2001, Indianapolis, IN
The course will provide detailed instruction on the Superpave binder
specifications and testing procedures. An overview of the binder aging
methods and direct tension tests will also be provided. The course
includes both classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory work.
Contact: For information about course content, contact Rebecca McDaniel
at the North Central Superpave Center, 765-463-2317, ext. 226 (fax:
765-497-2402; email: rsmcdani@purdue.edu;
Web: bridge.ecn.purdue.edu/~spave/).
For registration information, contact Nona Schaler at Purdue University,
765-494-2756 or 800-359-2968, ext. 92N (fax: 765-494-0567; email:
njschaler@purdue.edu).
National Work
Zone Awareness Week
April 9-12, 2001
This nationwide event is dedicated to promoting safety and mobility
in work zones. The event is being cosponsored by the American Association
of State Highway and Transportation Officials, American Traffic Safety
Services Association, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Contact: Mike Robinson at FHWA, 202-366-2193 (email: mike.robinson@fhwa.dot.gov).
International
Center for Aggregates Research (ICAR) 9th Annual Symposium
April 22-25, 2001, Austin, TX
Symposium topics will include alkali-silica reaction in concrete testing,
frictional properties of aggregates in pavement surfaces, and aggregate
classification and handling. The event is being cosponsored by the
Aggregates Foundation for Technology, Research, and Education; the
National Aggregates Association; and the National Stone Association.
Contact: ICAR at 512-471-4498 (email: icar@mail.ce.utexas.edu;
Web: www.ce.utexas.edu/org/icar/index.html).
2001 AASHTO
Value Engineering Conference
July 10-13, 2001, San Diego, CA
The conference will feature main tracks on starting and maintaining
a value engineering program and advanced tools and techniques for
value engineering, as well as a number of case studies.
Contact: Earl Burgess at the California Department of Transportation,
916-653-4436 (fax: 916-653-1527; email: earl.burgess@dot.ca.gov;
Web: www2.dot.ca.gov/hq/oppd/value/).
International
Symposium on Transportation Technology Transfer
July 29-August 2, 2001, St. Petersburg, FL
The symposium will bring together transportation professionals from
around the world to discuss their advances and experiences in technology
transfer techniques. The event is being sponsored by FHWA, the Local
Technical Assistance Program, World Road Association, Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development, Transportation Research
Board, and the Pan American Institute of Highways.
Contact: The Office of International Programs at FHWA, 202-366-9636
(fax: 202-366-9626; email: 2001symposium@fhwa.dot.gov;
Web: www.international.fhwa.dot.gov).
Fifth International
Conference on Managing Pavements
August 11-14, 2001, Seattle, WA
The objective of the conference is to further enhance the understanding
and use of pavement management by transportation agencies and practitioners.
The event will bring together pavement management professionals from
around the world to discuss and exchange experiences, ideas, and proposals
related to the conference theme. Sponsors include the Washington State
Department of Transportation, Foundation for Pavement Research, Asphalt
Institute, International Society for Asphalt Pavements, Transportation
Research Board, and FHWA.
Contact: University of Washington Engineering Professional Programs
Office, 206-543-5539 (fax: 206-543-2352; email: pavement@engr.washington.edu).
Context Sensitive
Highway Design: Transferring Lessons from Our Collective Experiences
September 5-7, 2001, Missoula, MT
The goals of the workshop include sharing information on and advancing
the practice of context-sensitive design for highway and other transportation
projects. The workshop is being sponsored by the Montana Department
of Transportation, Western Transportation Institute, and FHWA.
Contact: Meetings Northwest at 406-273-7224 (fax: 406-273-2494; email:
csdworkshop@meetingsnorthwest.com).
Seventh International
Conference on Concrete Pavements
September 9-13, 2001, Orlando, FL
Designed for pavement and geotechnical engineering professionals,
the conference's focus is on using concrete to develop long-lasting
pavement solutions for the 21st century. The event will highlight
new technologies related to the design, construction, and rehabilitation
of various types of concrete pavements. Another highlight will be
a day of workshops and technical sessions on "Formulating the
Long Range Research Needs for PCC Pavements."
Contact: Shiraz Tayabji at Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc.,
410-997-0400 (fax: 410-997-8480; email: stayabji@ctlgroup.com;
Web: iscp.tamu.edu).
Beneficial
Use of Recycled Materials in Transportation Applications Conference
November 13-15, 2001, Washington, DC
The conference will bring together experts from North America, South
America, Europe, and Asia to address the use of recycled materials
generated from transportation, industrial, municipal, and mining processes
in transportation applications. Event sponsors include the University
of New Hampshire's Recycled Materials Resource Center, FHWA, National
Asphalt Pavement Association, and the National Association of Counties.
Contact: The Recycled Materials Resource Center at 603-862-4704
(fax: 603-862-3957; email: rmrc@rmrc.unh.edu).
Other
articles in this issue:
In
Brief
Working
together for work zone safety
Lessons learned from European work zones
A QuickZone tailor-made for Maryland
Work zone innovations: Get the facts
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