Southwest Pavement Technology Consortium
Arizona’s Pavement Hub for Research and Training
News
FAA Program Manager David Brill’s Visit to ASU and SSEBE
In March 2023, Southwest Pavement Technology hosted David Brill, PhD, P.E. from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Dr. Brill’s completed his lecture with a meet & greet session with the students.
City of Mesa Joining Southwest Pavement Technology Consortium
On March 3,2023, City of Mesa joined Southwest Pavement Technology Consortium. City of Mesa became the first core agency member of the consortium.
SWPT Hosted the Visit of Maricopa County DOT’s Director Jesse Gutierrez
In March2023, SWPT had Jesse Gutierrez, MCDOT’s director, visiting ASU pavement laboratory. Kurt Sharp, Alexander Shields, and Derek Suell joined the tour from MCDOT.
Masih Beheshti Awarded Support Sky Harbor Coalition Scholarship
This year, Masih Beheshti, has been awarded with Support Sky Harbor Coalition Scholarship in 2023 WTS Metropolitan Phoenix Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony.
Projects Highlights
Reflective Cracking Model for Airport Asphalt Overlay Design
Reflective cracking in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) laid over existing jointed concrete airfield and highway pavements is considered as a major pavement distress. Reflective cracking mechanisms are complex due to intertwined effects of temperature and vehicular loading conditions causing intensified stresses in overlays.
Fracture Characterization of Polymer Modified Mixes for Applications in Diverse Climatic Region
Although cracking resistance research has been carried out extensively in other states, a large amount of the work is not immediately applicable to Arizona..
Impact of Automated and Connected Trucks (Platoons) on Pavement Deterioration Mechanisms
Automation technology offers numerous advantages to the trucking industry in terms of fuel savings, operational efficiencies and preventing fatal crashes.
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