AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

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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Brian answers some of the emails he's received this week about suspension notices, specifier alerts, the deadline for receiving on-site assessments, and mobile laboratories.

Related information:

• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Prerequisite Standards Required for Accreditation
• AASHTO re:source Specifiers
• Remote Laboratory Assessments
• S2 E1: FAQ - Laboratory Relocation
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Relocation
• Laboratory Relocation Form

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In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Developing a World-Class Training Program. Ben Sade and Maria Knake answer attendee questions.

Related information:

• Laboratory Assessor Training Program
• Evaluating Competency: How do you measure up?
• S1 E20: Effective Training
• aashtoresource.org/events

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In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, AASHTO R 18 Explained.  Brian Johnson, AASHTO Accreditation Program Manager answers attendee questions.

Related information:

• Accreditation Articles
• 2018 AASHTO R 18 Summary of Changes
• aashtoresource.org/events

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In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory for Reference Equipment.  Maria Knake, Laboratory Assessment Program Manager answers attendee questions.

Related information:

• Finding an Accredited Calibration Lab Video Tutorial
• Calibration and Standardization Articles
• Precision & Bias Articles
• The Benefits of Being Proactive: Implementing an Effective Equipment Maintenance Program
• aashtoresource.org/events

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In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement.  Tracy Barnhart, re:source Quality Manager answers attendee questions.

Related information:

• Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
• S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
• S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
• S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A
• S1 E10: Management Reviews
• AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Management Review: Your “State of the Laboratory” Address -  September 2020 Recording
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In this "Taken from TechEx"  episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Low Proficiency Sample Program Ratings and Corrective Actions.  John Malusky,  Proficiency Sample Program Manager answers attendee questions.

Related information:

• S1 E2: Dealing with Repeat Low Ratings
• I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
• Proficiency Sample Ratings: Being Average Has Never Been So Good
• Debunking Myths about the AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample Program
• October 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Proficiency Sample Reports Explained - Recording

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