Asphalt Institute

The Asphalt Institute was well represented at the SEAUPG (Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group) 2024 Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Mobile, Alabama this week. R. Michael (Mike) Anderson, PE, CAE presented "Asphalt Institute Binder Certification Training" on Wednesday and "Evolution of Asphalt Binder Specifications" on Thursday. Dr. R. Grover Allen, Ph.D., P.E. moderated the "Asphalt Innovation" session on Wednesday afternoon. Jason Wielinski moderated Thursday's "Evolution of Mix Design" session. #asphalt #mixdesign #binder

This week, we shared our knowledge and even some snow with our 'Basic Emulsion Technician Training' students. Sign up now for classes in 2025: https://lnkd.in/eUizcQ9x ??? ?? ???

Asphalt Institute Regional Engineer Dr. Jhony Habbouche, Ph.D., P.E. spoke at last week's WAPA Washington Asphalt Pavement Association's Annual Meeting and Paving Awards Banquet in Bellevue, Washington. Jhony gave an overview of AI's focus and discussed balanced mix design. #asphalt #balancedmixdesign

Today is AMERICA RECYCLES DAY! Americans overwhelmingly support recycling (87%). The United States recycles about 90 million tons of asphalt pavement each year, with a recycling rate of over 80% – making it the most recycled product in the country. ???? ??

The North Central Asphalt User Producer Group's (NCAUPG) Annual Conference was held this week in Indianapolis. Asphalt Institute Regional Engineer Jason Wielinski (left) discussed regional binder spec updates and future outlook. Incoming Asphalt Institute President Reed Ryan (right) gave an Asphalt Pavement Alliance update on Wednesday and discussed highly modified asphalt on Thursday morning. #asphalt

Our?Asphalt Institute?staff members presented at this week's CTAA (Canadian Technical Asphalt Association) Annual Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. R. Michael (Mike) Anderson, PE, CAE, Amma Agbedor, Ph.D., PEng. and Wes Cooper discussed "Relating Binder Parameters to Asphalt Mixture Cracking Tests in the Laboratory" on Monday. Mike addressed “Sticky Matters: Binder Properties, Specifications, and their Contribution to Asphalt Mixture Performance” as an 'Ask The Expert' discussion on Sunday.?#asphalt?#CTAA

The Asphalt Institute announced that Reed Ryan will be the association's new president. #asphalt #paving #roofing

Thank you to all U.S. veterans. We especially want to honor our Asphalt Institute members and staff members who served proudly in the armed forces. #VeteransDay ????

The annual TRB meeting is less than 2 months away! Many of AIEI's team members are presenting throughout the week on topics relative to our AIEI program innovation areas. Follow this link for full TRB schedule: https://lnkd.in/eBJDncVa

Tomorrow! Tim Aschenbrener is presenting at the FHWA Asphalt Technical Feedback Group meeting: High RAP Case Studies. This presentation relates to our AIEI SOW B.1 [High Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Mixtures]. Two of our Subject Matter Experts,?Nam Tran and R. Michael (Mike) Anderson, PE, CAE will also present during this meeting.