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
January
31-February 2, 2001, Indianapolis, IN
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@conf.purdue.edu).
World
of Asphalt 2001
February
4-7, 2001, Orlando, FL
This exposition
will feature the latest innovations and technologies in the asphalt
pavement industry, including state-of-the-art pavers, cold planers,
compaction equipment.
Contact:
Andrew Dougherty at 800-355-6635 (fax: 800-979-3365; Web: www.worldofasphalt.com).
Superpave
Volumetric Mix Design Refresher Course
February
12-13, 2001, Indianapolis, IN
This refresher
course provides an overview of Superpave volumetric mix design, including
an introduction to how asphalt mixtures behave and an outline of the
Superpave aggregate requirements and design aggregate structures. The
course is designed for State highway personnel, contractors, and others
involved in mix design and testing. Some knowledge of the basic principles
of mix design and mixture volumetrics is required.
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@conf.purdue.edu).
Fourth
Annual Asphalt Conference & Expo
March 11-14,
2001, Atlanta, GA
Conference
topics will include work zone safety, quality control/quality assurance,
choosing the right aggregate, and recycling and reclaiming. The conference
will also feature outdoor repaving and reclamation demonstrations.
Contact:
Kristin Himmelmann at 888-343-6462 (fax: 816-254-7446; email: kristin@asphaltconference.com).
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: www.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.
Symposium topics will include marketing and promoting the transfer of
technology, funding and sustaining technology transfer centers and programs,
and partnering with technology transfer centers. The event is being
sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Local Technical
Assistance Program, World Road Association, Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development, Transportation Research Board, and 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).
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." In addition, an exhibit
hall will showcase new products and services.
Contact:
Shiraz Tayabji at Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc., 410-997-0400
(fax: 410-997-8480; email: stayabji@ctlgroup.com;
Web: iscp.tamu.edu).
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Other
articles in this issue:
In
Brief
Highway
Materials Recycling: Partnering for sustainability
Value
Engineering Improves Quality, Cuts Costs
A
new generation of concrete pavement technology
Maintaining
the highway infrastructure of the future
Bridge
study analyzes accuracy of visual inspections
Highway Technology Calendar