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TRB Webinar: Resilient Concrete Insights from the Real World

February 27, 2025

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)

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Are you looking to improve design and construction for long-lasting, sustainable concrete structures? TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that explored real-world examples that demonstrate the resilience of concrete in various applications, highlighting its ability to withstand extreme conditions, environmental stresses, and long-term wear. Presenters shared practical insights into how resilient concrete contributes to the longevity and sustainability of infrastructure, as well as strategies for incorporating resilient concrete solutions into your own projects.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

  1. Resilient pavement structures in Texas – Andrew Wimsatt, Texas Transportation Institute

  2. Flood resilience of thin concrete overlays – Angel Mateos, University of California, Berkeley

  3. North Carolina Department on Transportation resilience efforts for pavements and associated infrastructure – Tara Cavalline, University of North Carolina and Shane Underwood, North Carolina State University

  4. Question and answer session moderated by Nancy Beltran, Cement Council of Texas

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

  1. Understand the key factors that contribute to the resilience and durability of concrete in diverse environmental and structural conditions

  2. Explore real-world case studies that demonstrate the successful application of resilient concrete in infrastructure projects

  3. Identify practical strategies for incorporating resilient concrete solutions into design and construction practices to enhance long-term performance and sustainability

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Organizers

Major units and sub-units

Transportation Research Board

Primary

Technical Activities Division

Primary

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