
Speaker Presentations from Past Events
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Doubletree by Hilton Columbia - Columbia, South Carolina
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
- Concrete Pavement Basics - Andy Johnson, PhD, PE, Southeast Cement Promotion Association
- Rapid Lane Replacement - Jim Seybert and David Chaparro, The Lane Construction Corporation
- Georgetown Intersections - Kit Scott, PE, SCDOT; Bobby Tillery, J. A. Long, Inc.
- History of South Carolina Pavements - Jay Thompson, PE, South Carolina DOT
BREAKOUT SESSION I
- Surface Characteristics for Safety - John Roberts, International Grooving and Grinding Association
- CRMCA Low-Volume Concrete Pavement Manual - Jay Thompson, PE, SCDOT; Andy Johnson, PhD, PE, SCPA
- Use of Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) - Matt Munsick, Andale Construction
- PCCP Construction & Inspection - What Really Matters? - Mark Snyder, PhD, PE, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
BREAKOUT SESSION II
- FHWA Mobile Concrete Trailer - Jim Grove, PE, ATI, Inc./Federal Highway Administration
- Bridge Deck Rehab Best Practices: Panel - Michael Buck, PE, SCDOT; Brian Connolly, EIT, Archer Western
- Bonded Overlays of Asphalt - Melissa Love Campbell, PE, Southeast Cement Promotion Association
- Concrete Overlays for Airports - Lessons Learned - Greg Dean Carolinas Concrete Paving Association
October 29-30, 2018
Embassy Suites Greensboro Airport - Greensboro, North Carolina
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
- Wathne NC Pav Conf Oct 2018 - Leif Wathne, PE, American Concrete Pavement Association
- Quality Construction Practices - Gordon Smith, PE, National CP Tech Center
- Dowel Bar Alignment – What Do You Need, What Should You Expect? - Mark Snyder, PhD, PE, Pavement Engineering & Research Consultants, LLC
- Performance Engineered Mixes (PEM) - Gordon Smith, PE, National CP Tech Center
- Performance Engineered Mixes (PEM) – Shadow Project to Implementation - Tara Cavalline, PhD, PE, UNC Charlotte
- Pavement Preservation – Keys to Success with PCCP - Mark Snyder, PhD, PE, Pavement Engineering and Research Consultants, LLC
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
- Value Engineering – How Does It Work? - Ben Johnson, PE and Clare Fullerton, PE, North Carolina DOT
- MIT’s Research of Interstate Performance Data - Mehdi Akbarian, MIT – Concrete Sustainability Hub
- NCDOT’s Use of Performance Measures (Asset Management) - Alpesh Patel, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
- Concrete Overlays - Andy Johnson, PhD, PE, Southeast Cement Promotion Association
- Unbonded Concrete Overlay Case Study - Boyd Tharrington, PE, Division 5, NCDOT / Kevin Crusa, McCarthy Improvement Company
- Diamond Grinding in NC – A Contractor’s Perspective - John Depman, Penhall
- Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Paving: I-85 Shoulder Case Study - Kris Lorenz, PE, Division 7, NCDOT / Matt Munsick, Andale Construction
- Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) - Stan Bland, PE, Southeast Cement Promotion Association
May 1, 2017
Troutman Sanders - Atlanta, Georgia
- Asset Management - Jeremy Gregory, PhD
- Traffic Management & Northwest Corridor Update - Zach Folmar/Greg Munna, Archer Western
- Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) Mainline Pavement & Crossgate Road, Savannah Summary - Chris Carwie, A.G. Peltz Group, LLC
- Compacted Concrete Pavement (CCP): New Generation Concrete Pavement - Matt Munsick, ACEiT & Andale Construction
- $14 Billion Major Mobility Improvement Program (MMIP) - Darryl VanMeter, PE, GDOT
November 17-18, 2016
Sheraton Imperial & Convention Center - Durham, North Carolina
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
- Welcome and Opening Remarks (Ron Hancock, Deputy Chief Engineer, NCDOT)
- Opportunities with Concrete Pavements for Stewardship, Cost Effectiveness and Innovation (Leif Wathne, PE, ACPA)
- Concrete Pavement's Role in Asset Management (Steve Tritsch, PE, CP Tech Center)
- Diamond Grinding - National Trends and Local Challenges (John Roberts, IGGA
- NCDOT's Use of Unbonded Overlays on I-85 (Clark Morrison, PhD, PE, NCDOT)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
- New Street and Local Roads Guide (Andrew Johnson, PhD, PE, SCPA)
- Concrete Intersections (Bob Long, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, ACPA)
- SCDOT's Use of PCCP Within Design-Build Contracts (Jay Thompson, PE, SCDOT)
- Full-Depth Reclamation (Philip Moxley, PE, NCDOT)
- Roller-Compacted Concrete (Matt Munsick, ACEiT, Andale Construction)
- Concrete Recycling in Pavement Applications - Update on FHWA Concrete Recycling Initiative (Tara Cavalline, PhD, PE, UNC Charlotte)
- PCCP In High-Traffic Corridors (Jim Seybert and Casey Hurley, PE, PLS, The Lane Construction Company)
- NCDOT Construction (Nilesh Surti, PE, CPM, NCDOT)
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Atlanta Motor Speedway - Hampton, Georgia
- Sustainability and Concrete Pavement - Leif Wathne, PE, ACPA
- Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements - Les White, PE / Corey Zollinger, PE, CEMEX
- MIT Update - Jeremy Gregory, PhD, MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub
- New Advancements in Mixes, Strength and Durability - Peter Taylor, PhD, PE - CP Tech Center
- Concrete Intersections - Andrew Johnson, PhD, PE, PCA-SE
- Traffic Management - Kevin Crusa, McCarthy Improvement Company
- ACPA Design Applications - Leif Wathne, PE, ACPA
October 28-29, 2014
Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord - Concord, North Carolina
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
- Concrete Overlays - New Overlay Guide (Gary Fick, Trinity Construction Management)
- Bonded Concrete Overlays of Asphalt (BCOA) Design Tool & Examples (Julie Vandenbosche, University of Pittsburgh)
- Oklahoma's Use of Fabrics in Overlays and PCCP Designs (Brent Burwell, AR/OK Chapter ACPA)
- Improved Aggregate/Concrete Specifications for Enhanced Durability (Maria Masten, Minnesota DOT)
- New NCDOT LCCA & ADAB Policies (Judith Corley-Lay, NCDOT)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
- Flyash for Enhanced Concrete Durability (Eric T. Misenheimer, Chandler Concrete Company)
- MnDOT's Use of Incentives for Paving (Maria Masten, MnDOT)
- Latest in Concrete Textures (Larry Scofield, IGGA)
- Diamond Grinding Use in North Carolina (Davis Diggs, NCDOT)
- Diamond Grinding Use in North Carolina (Ken Pace, NCDOT)
- PCCP/GAB Combinations for Lower Volume Routes (Andy Johnson, PCA-SE)
- RCC Paving For Roadway Applications (Chris Carwie, A.G. Peltz)
- Understanding The Use of Full-Depth Reclamation (David Stowell)
Friday, January 31, 2014
Holiday Inn Opryland/Airport, Nashville, TNI
- Welcome & Introduction - Paul Degges, Chief Engineer, TDOT
- Missouri DOT I-64 Urban Interstate Reconstruction: Part 1 Lessons Learned in Alternative Contracting, Traffic Management and Public Satisfaction - Linda Wilson Horn, Missouri DOT
- Missouri DOT I-64 Urban Interstate Reconstruction: Part 2 Project Specifics, Pavement Design/Selection, Construction Methods, Recycling Practices & Alternate Technical Concepts - Angela Fuerst, Missouri DOT
- Non-Woven Geotextile Interlayers for Concrete Overlays - Eric Littel, Propex
- Fast Track Concrete Pavement Repair & Replacement Using Precast Concrete Panels - Peter Smith, The Fort Miller Company
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Overview of the Concrete Sustainability Hub at MIT - Roger Faulkner, PE, PCA-SE Region
- Stringless Concrete Paving - Robbie Pope, Gomaco
- Roller-Compacted Pavements for Commercial & Industrial Applications - Fares Abdo, PE, Morgan Corporation
- Full-Depth Reclamation - Hamill Road Case Study - Fritz Brogdon, City of Chattanooga
- Full-Depth Reclamation - Hamill Road Case Study - Barry Wilder, PCA-SE
- Interstate 16 Project Case Study: I-16 in Laurens Truetlen County, Georgia - Michael Boyle, ACPA-TN Ballenger
- Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements for Highways - Fares Abdo, PE, Morgan Corporation
- Shelbyville Airport Taxiway & Apron Reconstruction - Ryan Sisemore, PE, Garver Engineers, LLC
- ACPA Pavement Design & Resources Update - Andrew Maybee, PE, CPAT
October 29-30, 2013
Hilton Atlanta Airport - Atlanta, Georgia
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
- How to Submit a Modification of Standards on FAA Projects - Anthony Cochran, PE, FAA
- ACPA Priorities - Gary Mitchell, PE, ACPA
- Improving the Durability and Sustainability of Concrete Pavement Using Internal Curing - Jeff Speck, PE, Big River Industries
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
- Keys to Successful Project Development - Greg Jones, PE
- Design, Construction & Maintenance of Concrete Pavements at HJAIA - Norma Click - HJAIA Dept of Avation
- Using a Modified Concrete Spec at Laurens County - Lonnie Carroll, APAC-TN Ballenger
- Verifying Pavement Smoothness / Using the Latest Technologies - Tim Fredlund, PE, Pond & Company
- Crack Sealing, Joint Sealing & Pavement Repair Materials - Wally Smith, Crafco, Inc.
- Roller-Compacted Concrete - What's the Future for Airports - Fares Abdo, PE, Morgan Corporation
- Full-Depth Reclamation for Local Airports - Stan Bland, PE, PCA-SE Region
February 1, 2013
Holiday Inn Opryland/Airport - Nashville, Tennessee
GENERAL SESSION
- MEPDG Experience - Jerry Reece, North Carolina Concrete Paving Association
- National Perspective on Concrete Pavement & Alternate Bidding - Leif Wathne, PE, ACPA
- Pavement Surface Characteristics & Tennessee DOT Field Study - Larry Scofield, PE, IGGA
- Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program Research Update & Pervious Concrete State of the Art - Heather Brown, PhD, MTSU
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Cleveland Regional Jetport Case Study - Ron Fitzgerald, PDC Consultants, Inc.
- Carolinas' Roller-Compacted Concrete - Stan Bland, PCA-SE Region
- State of the Art Concrete Parking Lot Construction - Greg Smith, KCPA
- Highland Crest Concrete Experience - David Brewer, PE, City of Springfield / Matt Jeffers, PE, Concrete Paving Association of Tennessee
- Portland/Limestone Blended Cements (Type 1L): Who, What, Why and How - Frank Lennox, Buzzi Unicem USA
- Fractioned Aggregate Concrete Mixture Design - Jim Johnson, Astec, Inc.
- A Strategic Approach to Concrete Pavement Maintenance - Larry Scofield, IGGA/ACPA
- County Highway Rehabilitation Using Full-Depth Reclamation with Portland Cement - Stan Bland, PCA-SE
- Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement for Industrial Applications in Tennessee - Jack Daniels & Norfolk Southern - Andrew Smith, Robert Smith, Inc. / Andrew Maybee, PE, Concrete Paving Association of Tennessee
November 7-8, 2012
Hilton Atlanta Airport - Atlanta, Georgia
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
- Rigid Design (Part I) Using Faarfield (FAA R&D) - Jeff Gagnon, FAA Research & Development
- Specifications: What Do They Really Mean? - Gary Mitchell, PE, ACPA
- Airfield Pavement Projects - Funding & Prioritization - Philip Cannon, FAA ATL ADO
- Runway (Keel) Replacement at Charlotte-Douglas - David Peeler, PE, WK Dickson
- Overview: FAA Guidance (Part I) - Greg Cline, PE, FAA Office of Airport Safety & Standards)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
- Rigid Design (Part II) Using Faarfield (FAA R&D) - Jeff Gagnon, FAA Research & Development
- New Cleveland Regional Jetport - Ron Fitzgerald, PDC Consultants, Inc.
- South Carolina Airfield Projects: Observations & Lessons Learned - Paul Werts, SC Aeronautics Commission
- Runway Rehabilitation at Augusta Regional Airport - Kerr Chase, PE, Campbell & Paris
- Fast Repairs at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport - Kathryn Masters, PE - HJAIA Dept of Aviation
- Pavement Management: Key to Sustainable Concrete Pavement at the World's Busiest Airport - W. Charles Greer, Jr., PE, AMEC
- Airport Pavement Smoothness: New Pavement Acceptance, Existing Pavement Evaluation & Case Histories - Michael Gerardi, APR Consultants
- Overview: FAA Guidance (Part II) Using State Standards in Rigid Design - Greg Cline, PE, FAA Office of Airport Safety & Standards
February 28, 2012
Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord - Concord, North Carolina
GENERAL SESSION
- PCC Overlay Design & Construction - Mike Ayers, PE, PhD, CPTech Center
- New PCC Paving Techniques - Robert Rasmussen, PE, PhD, CPTech Center
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Roller-Compacted Concrete for Roadway, Industrial & Port Applications - Mike Ayers, PE, PhD, CPTech Center
- PCC Pavement Design Wisdom for Design-Build, PPPs and Tolls - Robert Rasmussen, PE, PhD, CPTech Center
- Full-Depth Reclamation Using Cement - Stan Bland, PE, PCA-SE Region
- Sustainability Opportunities with Pavements: Are We Focusing on the Right Things? - Leif Wathne, PE, ACPA
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Municipal PCC Paving: Review of International Drive, Morrisville, NC - Jason Wimberly, PE, MCE, CRMCA
- PCC Paving Fabrics for Drainage & Stress Relief - Robert Rasmussen, PE, PhD, CPTech Center
- NC Experience with Diamond Grinding: Review of Statewide Projects - John Depman, PE, Safety Grooving & Grinding
GENERAL SESSION
- Fast Track PCC Paving: National Award Winner - I-385 in Greenville, SC - Nick Wolf, McCarthy Improvement Company