Latest Events

Second International Workshop on Asphalt Mastics

April 18, 2012 – The second International Workshop on Asphalt Mastics, organized by UW-Madison TU Delft, and KTH (Royal Institute of Technology), will be held on June 18, 2012 at TU Delft, Netherlands. The main objective of this workshop is to serve as a platform for exchange of information on the state-of-art in various aspects of modeling and characterization of asphalt mastics. For more information regarding the event and registration please visit the workshop webpage »

MARC Hosts LucoBit Representatives

Jun 21, 2011 – Following an invitation by MARC visiting Professor Nader Tabatabaee, LucoBit CEO, Mr. Riegler and technical consultant, Dr. Harr, visited MARC and became familiar with the latest findings and research projects being conducted. During the visit, MARC researchers presented their latest findings and discussed the organization’s goals and objectives. The LucoBit representatives also toured MARC laboratories and observed became familiar with the latest MARC test methods and procedures.

International Visitors Tour MARC Laboratories

May 16, 2011 – MARC was host to two international guests this May. Professor Taesoon Park of Seoul National University of Technology and Mr. Nagpal of Bengal Bitumen (India) became familiar with MARC laboratory procedures and research projects during tours of the MARC laboratories. During the visits, MARC researchers presented their latest findings and shared and exchanged information on research topics of mutual interest.

MARC trains ETG members in use of the Linear Amplitude Sweep test

Feb 22, 2011 – MARC held a webinar on Feb 22 in which Ms. Cassie Hintz and Dr. Raul Velasquez explained the conduction and analysis of the newly introduced Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS) binder fatigue test. Participants were shown videos of the LAS procedure implementation into commonly used Dynamic Shear Rheometers (DSR). The session also included a demonstrated of the use of the LAS analysis spreadsheet and data interpretation. The meeting was ended with a question and answer session held by Dr. Velasquez on the test theory and procedure.

For further information in this regard please contact Mr. Hassan Tabatabaee (tabatabaee@wisc.edu)

Prof. Bahia Presents at the AMAP 12th Annual Meeting

Feb 18, 2011 – The Association of Modified Asphalt Producer's held its 12th annual meeting Feb 15-17 in Kansas City Missouri, in which producers, researchers and manufacturers involved in the modified asphalt industry presented the latest developments in the field. During the event, Professor Hussain Bahia presented MARC's latest advancements, recent findings and newly developed test procedures and apparatus. More information on the meeting program and agenda is available at the event's webpage

International Workshop on Asphalt Binders and Mastics

UW-Madison and the University of Texas co-presented the International Workshop on Asphalt Binders and Mastics on September 16-17, 2010 in Madison. The conference addressed rheological properties of undamaged materials, damage/aging and modified binders among other topics. Visit the conference website »

FHWA Expert Task Groups

Week of September 20, 2010
Madison, Wisconsin

  • Expert Task Group on Asphalt Mixtures & Construction – September 20-21
  • Expert Task Group on Asphalt Binders – September 21-22
  • Expert Task Group on Models Technology – September 23-24

For more information, visit the FHWA website or contact John Bukowski, FHWA (Mixtures ETG and Binders ETG) or Kathy Petros, FHWA (Modeling ETG).

RILEM Committee Meetings

Week of September 20, 2010
Madison, Wisconsin

For more information, please follow the RILEM committee links above.