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International Conference on Long-Life Concrete PavementsTechnical ProgramOctober 25 to 27, 2006 - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois PDF version of announcement (0.1 mb) BACKGROUNDIn the past, concrete pavements were routinely designed and constructed to provide low-maintenance service lives of 20 to 25 years. In fact, the majority of pavements in the U.S. interstate and primary systems were designed on the basis of a 20- to 25-year initial service life. More recently, there has been a movement toward longer initial service life, particularly in high-volume, urban corridors where traffic disruptions and user delays can be especially acute because of frequent or extended lane closures. It is becoming an established practice in the United States to require that concrete pavements provide low-maintenance service lives of 40 or more years. Long-life concrete pavements have been attainable for a long time (as evidenced by the fact that a number of very old pavements remain in service); however, recent advances in design, construction, and concrete materials technology give us the knowledge and technology needed to achieve consistently what we already know to be attainable. Many State highway agencies, in conjunction with industry, are implementing innovative features related to structural design, concrete mixtures, construction equipment, construction process management, and testing procedures. To achieve long life, pavements must not exhibit premature failures and must have a reduced potential for cracking, faulting, spalling, and materials-related distress. This 2 1/2-day conference is being organized as a part of technology transfer activities for the national Concrete Pavement Technology Program that operates within the Federal Highway Administration. The conference will provide an international forum to address various aspects of concrete pavement design, construction, and materials technologies that result in long life for concrete pavements. The conference will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, near O'Hare International Airport. The conference hotel is the Doubletree Hotel O'Hare-Rosemont, located next to the Convention Center. SCOPEThe Long-Life Concrete Pavements Conference is targeted at pavement, materials, and geotechnical engineering professionals who are involved in various aspects of concrete pavement design, construction, testing and evaluation, and rehabilitation. These professionals include Federal, State, and municipal engineers; consulting engineers; contractors; materials suppliers; industry associations; and academia. Implementable design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation techniques that result in long-lasting concrete pavements will be the focus of the conference. CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CONFERENCE EVENT LOCATIONSAll technical sessions will be held in adjoining rooms 40-41-44-46 at the Conference Center. All breaks will be held in the lobby area outside the meeting rooms. All lunches will be served in adjoining rooms 48-50-51 at the Conference Center. The reception, group dinner, and breakfasts will take place in the Doubletree Hotel. Badges must be worn at all conference events. TECHNICAL PROGRAM
REGISTRATION DETAILS (All fees are in U.S. dollars)
Potential exhibitors should contact Shiraz Tayabji at stayabji@CTLGroup.com or by phone at 410-997-0400 to reserve space. CONFERENCE VENUE/HOTELThe conference will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The conference hotel is the Doubletree Hotel O'Hare-Rosemont (adjacent to the conference center). The conference room rate is $144.00, single or double, plus applicable taxes (currently about 13 percent). The group reservation code for the discounted hotel room rate is "2006 Concrete Conference." The hotel's address and contact information are: Doubletree Hotel - Chicago O'Hare Airport DRESSDress is business casual for all events. The weather can be cool at this time of year. A jacket is recommended. CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEEShiraz Tayabji (CTLGroup) (Chair), Mike Ayers (American Concrete Pavement Association), Angel Correa (Federal Highway Administration), Jim Grove (Iowa State University), David Lippert (Illinois Department of Transportation), Kurt Smith (Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.), Sam Tyson (Federal Highway Administration), and Jeff Uhlmeyer (Washington State Department of Transportation). FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shiraz Tayabji, PE PLANNING/REGISTRATION SUPPORTKathy Syversen, CMP
SPONSORED BYFederal Highway Administration Please mark your calendar. This important meeting will provide the blueprint for designing and constructing smoother, safer, quieter, and longer lasting concrete pavements cost-effectively.
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