Highway Technology Calendar
The following events provide opportunities to learn more about products
and technologies for accelerating infrastructure innovations.
Petersen Asphalt Research Conference
July 16-18, 2001, Laramie, WY
The conference will look at such research topics as the composition
and reactivity of asphalt, asphalt-aggregate interactions, and synthetic
asphalts.
Contact: For information on the technical program, contact Ray Robertson
at Western Research Institute, 307-721-2325. For other details on
the conference, contact Jackie Greaser at Western Research Institute,
307-721-2249.
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 the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Local Technical Assistance Program, World Road
Association, Organization 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).
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
relating 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: http://iscp.tamu.edu).
Second National Conference on Pavement Preservation
November 6-8, 2001, San Diego, CA
The conference will feature breakout sessions on such topics as innovative
materials, fast track projects, long-term maintenance, and performance
specifications.
Contact: The Foundation for Pavement Preservation at 703-538-3542
(fax: 703-241-5603; email: jlfiegel@aol.com).
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).
Asphalt Pavement Conference
November 14-16, 2001, Austin, TX
Presented by the Asphalt Alliance, the conference's theme is "A
Lifetime of Smooth Performance." The conference is designed for
paving professionals in both the public and private sectors.
Contact: Tracie Christie at the National Asphalt Pavement Association,
888-468-6499 (fax: 301-731-4621; email:tchristie1@hotmix.org).
Third International Symposium on 3D Finite Element for Pavement
Analysis, Design, & Research
April 2-5, 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The symposium will highlight new worldwide developments in the use
of the 3D finite element method for investigating pavement structural
problems.
Contact: Samir N. Shoukry at West Virginia University, 304-293-3111,
ext. 2367 (fax: 304-293-6689; email: samir.shoukry@mail.wvu.edu;
Web: www.3dfem.org).
International Center for Aggregates Research (ICAR) 10th Annual
Symposium
April 14-17, 2002, Baltimore, MD
The symposium will feature discussion on asphalt concrete, bases,
and fines. The event is being cosponsored by the Aggregates Foundation
for Technology, Research, and Education and the National Stone, Sand,
and Gravel Association.
Contact: ICAR at 512-471-4498 (email: icar@mail.ce.utexas.edu;
Web: www.ce.utexas.edu/org/icar).
Third International Conference on Weigh-in-Motion (WIM)
May 13-15, 2002, Orlando, FL
The conference will feature reports on recent WIM research projects
and applications of WIM technology. The event will also provide an
international forum for discussing issues related to WIM standards,
research, and applications. Event sponsors include the Florida Department
of Transportation (DOT), FHWA, and the World Road Association.
Contact: Roberta C. Martin at the Florida DOT, 850-414-4728 (fax:
850-488-4752; email: roberta.martin@dot.state.fl.us;
Web: www.icwim.org).
Other
articles in this issue:
In Brief
New Standard Has States Speaking the
Same Language on Pavement Cracking
Big
Lessons from the Big Dig
States Achieve Safety and Savings with
Rapid Deployment for Bridge Planning
Introducing the New and Improved Hot
Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook 2000
A Plan for LTPP Products
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