An Independent Review of Pavement Moisture Management Geosynthetic (MMG) for Enhancing Performance and Resilience.
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 1 Hour
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Summary
This webinar will provide a state-of-the-art review of the use of a Moisture Management Geosynthetic (MMG) for enhancing pavement performance and resiliency. The presentation will focus on the benefits of MMG in extending pavement longevity through three main actions; Moisture Management; Redistribution and Filtration; and Mechanical Actions. Characterization of MMG and MMG-treated pavements will be discussed at both laboratory and field scales, along with best practices for field installation.
Attendees will gain insights based on a comprehensive review of over 30 laboratory, field and modeling studies, of the following:
- Proven performance improvements in pavements treated with MMG.
- Benefits of using an MMG in roadway applications.
- Selection criteria and installation considerations.
Speakers
Dr. Eshan V Dave has over 20 years of experience in the study of pavement infrastructure with an emphasis on design, management, and performance. He is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of New Hampshire. He has authored/co-authored over 150 publications in journals, national and international conferences, and technical reports and made more than 50 invited presentations at national and international events. Dr. Dave has led and participated in national and international grants from public agencies (State Departments of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense, local road research boards etc.) and private industry to develop implementable solutions that can enhance sustainability and resilience of pavement infrastructure. He has supervised and co-supervised more than 40 graduate students. Dr. Dave is the convener for RILEM (International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures) cluster on Bituminous Materials and Polymers, a voting member of ASTM International, Chair of the International Society for Asphalt Pavement’s (ISAP) Technical Committee on Pavement Field Evaluation and Associate Editor for the Road Materials and Pavement Design journal.
Dr. Elie Y. Hajj has over 21 years of experience in academia and industry with an emphasis on asphalt pavement technologies. He is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Nevada Reno. He has authored/co-authored over 120 publications in journals, national and international conferences, and technical reports and made more than 150 presentations in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Dr. Hajj served as a Principal Investigator (PI)/ Co-PI on multiple projects for the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, State Departments of Transportation, local governments and private industry. Dr. Hajj is currently a member of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP), and Transportation Research Board (TRB). He serves as a member of the board of directors and as a Vice Chair of ISAP. Dr. Hajj is an associate editor for the International Journal of Pavement Engineering (IJPE).
