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Perpetual pavement is a relatively new type of asphalt concrete pavement designed to resist structural fatigue distress for at least 50 years. Maintenance is limited to replacement of the surface course. These pavements contain a surface layer of high quality hot-mix asphalt that resists rutting and traffic wear, an intermediate layer of high modulus asphalt that also resists rutting, and a fatigue resistant bottom layer. Perpetual pavements are becoming popular with transportation agencies seeking to reduce lifecycle costs. The long-term benefits of reduced maintenance and reduced traffic control outweigh the slightly higher initial cost of construction. In recent years, agencies have used different methodologies to design perpetual pavement for a range of traffic, environmental and material conditions. These methodologies require validation and calibration to encourage continued use in the future. The Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE) is hosting an International Conference on Perpetual Pavement to discuss issues related to the design, construction and monitoring of perpetual pavements. This conference will provide a forum for agencies who have constructed perpetual pavements to share their experiences and for those who are considering construction to gain from these experiences. Topics will include: design verification and calibration, modeling, instrumentation, construction, and monitoring. Information provided at this conference will promote the proper design and construction of perpetual pavements. This is an initial call for abstracts for papers that address topics related to perpetual pavement. Upon acceptance of the abstract, a full-length paper will be requested from the author(s). Manuscripts will be provided to all registered attendees on a CD. Topics are listed below.
Abstracts should be 500 words maximum and must include the title of the paper, authors’ names and affiliations, and contact information for the corresponding author. Documents must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Submit abstract document file(s) as email attachments. Send these to orite@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu no later than January 31, 2006
In addition to the presentation of technical papers, the conference will include field trips to the Accelerated Pavement Load Facility and selected test pavements.
Limited space will be available for companies and organizations to exhibit products and information. For more information, email orite@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu or fax (740) 593-0625
The conference is co-sponsored by the Ohio Department of Transportation; the New York State Department of Transportation; the Texas Department of Transportation; the Federal Highway Administration; the Asphalt Pavement Alliance; the National Asphalt Pavement Association; the National Center for Asphalt Technology; Flexible Pavements of Ohio, Inc.; American Society of Civil Engineers, Central Ohio Section; and the Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE).
Abstract (maximum length – 500 words) submission by January 31, 2006 Abstract acceptance notification February 15, 2006 Paper submission by May 1, 2006 Paper acceptance notification June 15, 2006 Final paper submission by July 15, 2006
The conference will be held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel, 3900 Chagrin Dr., Columbus, Ohio, 43219. The hotel is located adjacent to the fashionable Easton Town Center (http://www.eastontowncenter.com/) and near the I-270 and Morse Road interchange. The Port Columbus International Airport is approximately four miles from the conference hotel and a complimentary shuttle is available seven days a week.
A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, and reservations may be made by calling (614)-414-5000 or by emailing reservations@hiltoncolumbus.com. When making reservations, please indicate you will be attending the 2006 Perpetual Pavement Conference. The single occupancy rate per room per night is $174 plus tax.
For more information about the conference, email orite@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu or call (740) 593-2476
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