AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

We discuss common nonconformities for AASHTO T 59, the Standard Method of Test for Emulsified Asphalts, and how to resolve them.

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• Is Water More Than Just H2O?

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We discuss the current pilot program for approval of Corporate Quality Management Systems.

Related Information:

• S2 E18: Moving to a Digital Quality Management System
• S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits

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We finish up our interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island, talking with members of the Steering Committee.

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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Alan Tuck and Brett Clarke with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. give us an inside look at steel special inspection and code compliance.

Related Information:

• S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special Inspections
• Speaking in Code (newsletter)
• www.fandr.com

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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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