| ACC: |
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All aspects of ACC paving: overlays, foamed asphalt, ACC testing, mix designs, cracking, fabrics, constructability, durability.
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| Aggregates: |
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Testing and evaluation of aggregates for all kinds of paving and structural use.
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| Drainage: |
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Hydrology studies, culvert design, scour, pavement subdrains, flooding
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| Dust Control: |
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Dust control efforts on granular surfaced roadways
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| Environmental: |
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Efforts to reduce pollution, seeding practices; noise, lighting and
archeological issues.
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| Grading/Stabilization: |
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This includes grading and stabilization of embankments, roadways, granular surfaced roads and subgrades; and uses of chemical and mechanical methods for stabilization.
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| Joints: |
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This generally involves joints in PCC pavements. Topics include joint sealing, load transfer devices, and construction methods.
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| Methods/Techniques: |
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This topic involves evaluation of various construction methods and techniques in paving and structures.
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| Paints/Pavement Markings: |
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Evaluation of various pavement marking methods and products.
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| Pavement Testing: |
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Testing and evaluation of roads.
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| PCC: |
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All aspects of the uses of PCC: paving, overlays, mix designs, additives, patching, bridge decks, structures, constructability, maturity, durability.
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| Resurfacing/Surface Treatments: |
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This topic includes things such as seal coats, fog seals, texturing, thin lift overlays and bridge deck sealants.
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| Soils: |
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All aspects of soil tests and evaluations.
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| Structures: |
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All aspects of structures such as bridges, culverts and guardrails.
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| Winter Maintenance: |
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This topic includes such things as snow removal, chemical and mechanical ice removal or prevention.
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| Other: |
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Topics that do not readily fit into the above categories |
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