In many countries of Latin America, Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements (JPCP) are designed using the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or the Portland Cement ...

Variation in environmental factors can result in changes in pavement material properties. In asphalt pavements, asphalt stiffness is affected by changes in temperature (e.g., moduli value increases ...

ABSTRACT: The study utilizes localized parameters from the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) Pavement Design Guide and the empirical AASHTO 1993 methodology to explore a performance-based flexible ...

Again I say, Hon. Min. (Engr) David Umahi must stop deceiving PBAT and Nigerians with his “Reinforced Concrete Pavement” Policy for our Roads. It is not needed! Nigerians can’t daily be going through ...

Affordable, versatile, incredibly strong and locally available, concrete is the world’s most used manmade material. But it also has a huge carbon footprint, accounting for around 8% of global ...

ABEOKUTA— THE Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, yesterday, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is committed to building roads that will last 100 years. Umahi, who disclosed this, while speaking ...

Skyscrapers, highways, and the endless churn of traffic define much of modern city living. Yet for millions of people, the very environments built to fuel economic growth are also fueling chronic ...

The new must-have pet accessory? A concrete slab. On #CatTok, videos are racking up views as cat owners bring slabs into their homes, set them down, and watch their beloved pets sniff, lick, roll, and ...

Reflecting changing currents in engineering design and material availability, the American Concrete Institute has updated its 318 standard to ACI 318-25, with a new sustainability guide and updated ...

Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a ...

Few cities test a building’s limits like Chicago. From frigid winters and scorching summers to lake-driven winds and dense urban conditions, it’s a proving ground for materials. That’s why architects, ...