In this episode, Brian shares more interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island.  We learn about starting up a new program and adding new materials to NTPEP's programs.

Related Information

• https://ntpep.transportation.org/

Note: In May 2023 NTPEP was rebranded to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions.  https://transportation.org/product-evaluation-and-audit-solutions

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In this FAQ episode, we give guidance about the requirements of concrete field testing in ASTM E329 (Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction). We also share insights on the parentheticals shown in some of the AASHTO Accreditation directory listings.

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We took the podcast on the road to the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island. In our first episode in the series, we interview 4 champions of the NTPEP to learn about the program and its benefits.

Related Information:

• https://ntpep.transportation.org/ 

Note: In May 2023 NTPEP was rebranded to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions.  https://transportation.org/product-evaluation-and-audit-solutions

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We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Determining the Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) and how to resolve them.

Related Information:

• Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 315 and ASTM D7175
• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer: Understanding the Temperature Requirements
• Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory Tutorial
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Accreditation of External Agencies that Perform Calibration of Measurement Standards
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
• S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.
• Thermometers Articles

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Dr. Carolina Rodezno of the National Center for Asphalt Technologies (NCAT) at Auburn University joins us to discuss her research on asphalt mixture oven correction factors and the use of reclaimed asphalt pavements in asphalt mixtures.

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Happy holidays from AASHTO re:source and don't worry, your lab won't get suspended on Christmas. In this FAQ episode, we shed light on how to best handle accreditation event deadlines around the holidays.

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Joung Lee, the Deputy Director of AASHTO, joins us to talk about the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which has now been signed into law.  Joung helps us figure out what exactly is in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Related information:

• S2 E2: AASHTO's Role in Transportation Policy
• AASHTO Names Lee Deputy Director-Chief Policy Officer
• 2021-2026 AASHTO Strategic Plan
• Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill, Outlines Implementation Priorities

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We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate and how to resolve them.

Related information:

• Top Nonconformities AASHTO T84 and ASTM C128
• Changes to the Aggregate Proficiency Sample Program
• Is Water More Than Just H2O? 
• How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings

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We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Asphalt Mixtures and how to resolve them.

View the companion document of this episode: http://aashtoresource.org/docs/default-source/publicdocuments/top-nonconformities-aashto-t209-and-astm-d2041.pdf

Related information:

• Top Nonconformities AASHTO T209 and ASTM D2041
• AASHTO TC3 Training
• The Anatomy of a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer
• How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings

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Joe Williams, Senior Quality Analyst,  joins us to discuss some of the policy and guidance documents used by the AASHTO Accreditation Program. 

Related information:

• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Prerequisite Standards Required for Accreditation

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