ACPA Concrete Pavement Progress Q2 2020

Concrete Pavement Progress www.acpa.org A C P A N E W S 28 www.acpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ASCP-Pavement-Note001-ConcretePavementValue.pdf Repor t Cites Superior Features of Concrete Pavements A RECENT PUBLICATION FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENTS* says, “Concrete pavements surpass asphalt pavements in all aspects.” “Concrete Pavement Value: Economic, Operational, and Community Benefits,” is a two- page “pavement note,” which explains that concrete pavements provide: • 25% lower construction costs vs. full-depth asphalt, • 50–60% lower maintenance costs over a 40-year life span; and • 50% fewer road closures and traffic disruptions. The information was based on a metareview of 15 research reports, technical resources, and statistical information from well-known subject matter experts and technical orga- nizations, including ACPA. Drawing on published resources, the pavement note presents facts clearly and concisely and with supporting graphics and references. The document says, “(c)oncrete pavements are significantly lower in construction cost, maintenance cost, and, consequently, whole of life cost. Additionally, they are smooth, skid resistant, more rapidly constructed, less labour-intensive, less equipment-intensive, more durable, and more available in-service.” To see the pavement note, please visit: * The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements was founded in October 2007 to facilitate improvements in the design, construction, and quality of concrete pavements in Australia through education, information and technology transfer, and research. THE MIT CONCRETE SUSTAINABILITY HUB has published a one-page fact sheet that defines and explains roadway network asset management. The fact sheet, called “Asset Management,” cites a $420 billion backlog for highway and roadway improvements and adds DOTs need to make sure their asset management is as cost-effective as possible. The one-pager describes a “mix of fixes,” noting that the approach of using a diverse set of pav- ing materials mitigates financial risk for agencies. The executive level document also includes a case-history example describing how the North Carolina DOT could save $50 million annually over 50 years by embracing such an approach. To download the fact sheet, please visit: www.acpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MIT-AssetMgmt-factsheet0520.pdf MIT Fact Sheet Describes Asset Management