AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

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AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast episodes

  • Geotechnical Investigations at Oklahoma DOT

    We are joined by Siv Sundaram and Bryce Hanlon with the Oklahoma DOT to learn about how their geotechnical investigation processes are evolving. 

    Related information: 

    • https://oklahoma.gov/odot.html
    • https://transportation.org/materials/

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    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    40 min
  • June PSP Insights

    John, Ryan, and Joe are back again. This time to discuss the most recent Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement and Performance Graded Asphalt Binder proficiency sample rounds and results. We also dive into why the samples are shipped twice a year and what happens to all of the optional data that is collected. 

    Related information: 

    • S4 E03: May PSP Insights
    • S3 E30: November PSP Insights
    • S3 E23: September PSP Insights
    • S3 E15: July PSP Insights
    • S3 E06: Digging into Soil Classification and Compaction Samples 185/186
    • S2 E29: The Proficiency Sample Program Participation Guide and Prerequisites for Accreditation
    • S2 E22: Taken from TechEx: Hydrometer Analysis of Fine-Grained Soils
    • S1 E30: Inside PSP with Guest Host, Oak Metcalfe
    • S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928
    • S1 E15: FAQ - How and when do I respond to low ratings? 
    • S1 E02: Dealing with Repeat Low Ratings


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    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    37 min
  • Paving with Recycled Plastic - Hawaii's Pilot Project - Part 4

    In the final part of this series, talk with Dr. Jennifer Lynch, Co-Director at the Center for Marine Debris Research to get some insight on this plastics issue.

    Related Information

    • S4 E1: Paving with Recycled Plastic – Hawaii’s Pilot Project - Part 1
    • S4 E2: Paving with Recycled Plastic – Hawaii’s Pilot Project - Part 2
    • S4 E4: Paving with Recycled Plastic – Hawaii’s Pilot Project - Part 3
    • https://www.hpu.edu/cncs/cmdr/

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    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    35 min
  • Paving with Recycled Plastic - Hawaii's Pilot Project - Part 3

    In part 3 of our series, we talk with Jon Young from the Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry to take a look at the project from his perspective.

    Related Information

    • S4 E1: Paving with Recycled Plastic – Hawaii’s Pilot Project - Part 1
    • S4 E2: Paving with Recycled Plastic – Hawaii’s Pilot Project - Part 2
    • http://hawaiiasphalt.org/
    • http://hawaiiasphalt.org/education/hapi-shorts/

    Send us Fan Mail

    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    15 min
  • May PSP Insights

    We discuss the results for the most recent soil proficiency samples, including Soil Classification and Compaction, Soil California Bearing Ratio, and Soil Resistance R-Value.

    Related information:

    • S3 E30: November PSP Insights
    • S3 E23: September PSP Insights
    • S3 E15: July PSP Insights
    • S3 E06: Digging into Soil Classification and Compaction Samples 185/186
    • S2 E29: The Proficiency Sample Program Participation Guide and Prerequisites for Accreditation
    • S2 E22: Taken from TechEx: Hydrometer Analysis of Fine-Grained Soils
    • S1 E30: Inside PSP with Guest Host, Oak Metcalfe
    • S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928
    • S1 E15: FAQ - How and when do I respond to low ratings? 
    • S1 E02: Dealing with Repeat Low Ratings

    Send us Fan Mail

    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    43 min
  • Paving with Recycled Plastic - Hawaii's Pilot Project - Part 2

    In part 2 of our series, we talk with Hawaii DOT's Mel Chung and Kristi Grilho, to go deeper into the testing involved in this project.

    Related Information

    • S4 E1: Paving with Recycled Plastic – Hawaii’s Pilot Project - Part 1
    • S3 E40: From the Cutting Room Floor - Questions from a DOT

    Send us Fan Mail

    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    18 min
  • Paving with Recycled Plastic - Hawaii's Pilot Project - Part 1

    We kick off a four-part series on Hawaii DOT's effort to use locally recycled plastic in their asphalt pavements. In Part 1, we are joined by Ed Sniffen, Director of Hawaii DOT to get some background on this project.

    Related information:

    • AASHTO Journal article: Hawaii DOT Wants Waste to Hit the Road 
    • S3 E39: Hawaii DOT - Planning for Resilience 
    • S3 E21: Resiliency, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, and the Future of Bridge Construction

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    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    16 min
  • Season 3 Recap

    In our last episode this season, we take a look back over some of our favorite moments and share a little bit about what to expect in season 4. Will it include more Shakespeare references? Listen to find out!  Season 4 starts in May 2023. Email [email protected] to let us know where you listen from and to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode.

    Related information:

    • S3 E40: From the Cutting Room Floor - Questions from a DOT
    • S3 E39: Hawaii DOT - Planning for Resilience
    • S3 E36: Inside AASHTO Publications
    • S3 E33: Favorite Things
    • S3 E29: Giving Thanks
    • S3 E28: Checking In on the IIJA - 1 Year Later
    • S3 E21: Resiliency, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, and the Future of Bridge Construction
    • S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking
    • S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards

     

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    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    23 min
  • What's Going on with ASTM D2434?

     Greg Uherek joins us to discuss an unusual situation with ASTM D2434: Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse-Grained Soils. 

     

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    Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email [email protected].

    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    40 min
  • From the Cutting Room Floor - Questions from a DOT

    In this From the Cutting Room Floor episode, Brian is joined by Kristi Grilho and Mel Chung from the Hawaii DOT. This audio is taken from a recording session for a yet-to-be-release episode, but during their conversation, Kristi wanted to ask Brian some questions. So, in this episode, they discuss training versus certification, and Brian shares insights on what it's like as a laboratory assessor. 

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    Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 

    11 min

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