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Pavements Working Group

The July 18, 2011, meeting covered NCHRP and TRB updates, research projects, and resolutions of the Pavement Technical Working Group. The focus was on improving highway systems, safety, reliability, workforce training, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.

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Pavements Working Group

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  1. Pavements Working Group July 18, 2011 – Meeting No. 1

  2. Pavements Technical Working GroupAASHTO Standing Committee on Highways, Subcommittee on MaintenanceJuly 18, 2011 3:30-5:00 pmLouisville, Kentucky Eric Pitts, GADOT – Chair Jennifer Brandenburg – Vice Chair Tim Lattner, FLDOT – Vice Chair Steve Mueller - FHWA Liaison

  3. Monday July 18, 2011 PTWG AGENDA • Self-Introductions Please Sign Attendance Sheet • Welcome and Opening Remarks Overview of Pavement TWG Membership Mission Statement and Goals Focus Areas Research Updates • NCHRP Update – Dr. Amir Hanna • TRB Update and Distribution of Abstracts for the 2010 SCOM/TRB Maintenance Management Conference Proposed Topics – Mr. Frank Lisle • Pavement TWG Research Problem Statements and Schedule • Introduction of Resolutions • FHWA Transportation System Preservation Roadmap

  4. Membership • Each State is allowed 3 delegates to the AASHTO SCOM • Pavements account for approximately 50% of every State DOT budget. • One delegate per state – minimum – recommended for PTWG membership.

  5. AASHTO SCOM Meeting Locations 2015 WASHTO – Need Volunteer 2014 SASHTO – Need Volunteer 2013 NASTO – Need Volunteer 2012 Seattle, Washington -- 2011 Louisville, Kentucky -- 2010 Savannah, Georgia 2009 Annapolis, Maryland 2008 Monterey, California 2007 Madison, Wisconsin 2006 Charleston, South Carolina 2005 Lincoln, New Hampshire 2004 Bismarck, North Dakota 2003 Duluth, Minnesota 2002 Orange Beach, Alabama 2001 Hershey, Pennsylvania

  6. SCOM VISION “The SCOM will be the leader for preserving and maintaining a world classhighway system.”

  7. SCOM Mission: The mission of the Subcommittee on Maintenance is to provide technical and policy guidance to the member states and support to the AASHTO organization to preserve and maintain a healthy and reliable highway infrastructure that meets the performance expectations of its customers.

  8. 2011 SCOM GOALS • Improve the health/condition of the highway system. • Improve highway safety by reducing risk to travelers and workers. • Ensure the reliability of traffic flow. • Promote accountability and transparency through performance management. • Ensure a well qualified and competent workforce. • Promote environmental stewardship and ensure compliance.

  9. 2011 Pavement Technical Working Group

  10. NCHRP Update • Dr. Amir Hanna, NCHRP

  11. 2012 SCOM/TRBMaintenance Management Conferenceand TRB Update • Mr. Frank Lisle, TRB

  12. 2012 AASHTO/TRB MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENTCONFERENCE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ● Best practices for pavement preservation treatments ● Network perspective on the allocation and justification of resources to meet preventive maintenance needs ● Quantifying the short-term and long-term benefits of effective pavement preservation treatments and programs ● Pavement preservation and maintenance guidelines, specifications, terminology and best management practices ● Using new technologies and materials to cost-effectively extend pavement life ● Incorporating sustainability into pavement maintenance ● Workforce training for pavement preservation.

  13. Received a total of 47 abstracts • 15 for Pavements; • 14 abstracts of interest for Bridge; • 12 for Roadway/Roadside; • 10 for Highway Safety and Reliability; • 1 for Equipment.

  14. Abstract Submittals

  15. Abstract Submittals

  16. Abstract Submittals

  17. Research Projects • For the completed projects shaded in gray that are assigned to your TWG, we would like to get your TWG's recommended action on what you believe needs to take place now that the project has been completed.  Generally, that action would be to either • leave it as-is as an NCHRP document posted on the AASHTO Maintenance website or • move it forward for balloting by the SCOM, where it would then become a published AASHTO document. 

  18. AASHTO Publications

  19. PTWG/NCHRP Completed Research Projects

  20. PTWG/SHRP2 Completed Research Projects • R-26 Guidelines? • David Peshkin

  21. 2012 AASHTO TIG Technology Solicitation • AASHTO is pleased to announce the 2012 Solicitation for Focus Technologies. Innovative technologies are accepted for consideration from State and local departments of transportation, organizational units of AASHTO (AASHTO members include member departments and associate members), and the Federal Highway Administration. Interested producers of innovative technologies must work with eligible submitters who have successfully used these technologies.  Note: Applications may be developed by DOT partners (academia, industry, other associations, etc), however actual submissions must be proposed by one of the agencies listed above. Solicitation HYPERLINK http://www.transportation1.org/tig_solicitation/Default.aspx • NOMINATIONS: ·         All nominations shall be submitted electronically.  ·         Please visit 2012 Nomination Site to submit your nomination. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 16, 2011. ·         Nomination HYPERLINK http://www.transportation1.org/tig_solicitation/Blank.aspx Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Keith M. Platte, P.E.  Associate Program Director, Project Delivery American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Ph: 202 624 7830 Fax: 202 624 5469 Email: kplatte@aashto.org

  22. 2011 PTWG AGENDAS Tuesday, July 19– Salon C & D (2 hrs) • NCHRP Synthesis 411: Microsurfacing • Mr. Rusty Price, Intermountain Slurry Seal • Preservation Research at Georgia Tech • Dr. James Tsai, Georgia Tech • Development of 2011 Work Plan • Research Problem Statements Discussion • Resolutions Discussion Wednesday, July 20– Salon C & D (1 ½ hrs) • TSP2 Presentation • Larry Galehouse, Executive Director, NCPP • Wrap-Ups • Proposed Research Problem Statements • Resolutions • 2012 SCOM/TRB Maintenance Management Topic Selection

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