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	2008 Indiana Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards Presented The Indiana Chapter - American Concrete Pavement Association presented it's 2008 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards (for projects built in 2007) at a February 6 awards luncheon in Indianapolis following this year's concrete pavement workshop. Click here to view photos and descriptions of this year's award winning projects.
	2008 Workshop Presentations Available On-line Presentations from the 2008 Indiana Concrete Pavement Workshop held in February in Indianapolis are now available on-line. To download a copy, just click on the desired presentation below (PDF format). Applied Concrete Research Initiative Update Concrete Pavement Tech Center News FHWA Concrete Pavement Technology Program PCCP Cost Optimization/MEPDG Catalog INDOT's Plan for MEPDG Implementation MEPDG PCCP Design INDOT Sub-grade Treatments/Methods Michigan's PCC Overlay Experience PCCP Surface Texture Study Mix Optimization Purdue Study of Premature PCCP Deterioration Saw Cutting What's New in Airport PCCP
	Veteran Research Scientist Hired for Indiana Applied Concrete Research Initiative (ACRI) The Joint Transportation Research Program of Purdue University, the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Concrete Industry are pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Nancy M. Whiting as Research Scientist for the Indiana Applied Concrete Research Initiative (ACRI). Ms. Whiting will initiate and conduct applied concrete pavement and materials research with a mission to advance concrete technologies. Research efforts will focus on: Improving long term performance, product durability, advanced concrete materials Development of new test methods, rapid testing & feedback, intelligent construction systems Improving process control, mix optimization, material placement Enhancing competition in pavement materials, reducing costs Reducing traffic delays due to pavement construction and maintenance Accelerating evaluation and adoption of new technology, methods and materials Better training and technology transfer The ACRI is a cooperative research initiative involving the Indiana Department of Transportation, Purdue University and the Indiana Concrete Industry, comprised of the membership of Indiana Chapter – American Concrete Pavement Association (IN-ACPA), Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) and Great Lakes Cement Promotion Association (GLCPA). The initiative is to be administered through the Joint Transportation Research Program at Purdue University. Click here for a complete copy of the announcement.
Upcoming Events June 6...Airport Pavement Forum, Adams Mark Airport Hotel, Indianapolis June 16...Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting, Indianapolis

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