AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

We dive into the results of the recent Performance Graded Asphalt Binder, Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, and Paint proficiency samples. Related Information:  http://aashtoresource.org/psp/schedule http://aashtoresource.org/psp/reports http://aashtoresource.org/psp/sample-round-analysis Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtore...

We celebrate Thanksgiving week (in the US) by having past guests share what they are thankful for in the industry. Related Information : Speaking In Code: Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing Special Inspections CONUNDRUM S3 E28: Checking In on the IIJA - 1 Year Later S3 E23: September PSP Insights S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials St...

Joung Lee, AASHTO Deputy Director, sits down with us to talk about some of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation successes and challenges one year after being passed into law. Related Information: https://d2d.gsa.gov/report/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-bil-maps-dashboard https://www.whitehouse.gov/build/maps-of-progress/ Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or wan...

In this From the Cutting Room Floor episode, Brian is joined by Jon McCabe, Quality Analyst, and Russell Dabbs, Senior Laboratory Assessor. This audio is taken from their discussion on ASTM D 4318 and AASHTO T89/T90.  During their recording session, Brian, Jon, and Russ went down some rabbit holes, and while their discussions weren't really relevant to the main podcast topic, we thought there...

Russell Dabbs and Jon McCabe join Brian to discuss the most common nonconformities for liquid limit and plastic limit of soils and how to resolve them. Related information:  Soil Classification - The Bigger Picture: http://aashtoresource.org/university/newsletters/newsletters/2016/08/05/soil-classification-the-bigger-picture Three Musketeers in Soils Testing: Atterberg, Casagrande, and Terzaghi: h...

Meet the AASHTO re:source Admin Team and learn more about our processes in this FAQ episode. Related information: PSP Unboxing Video - https://youtu.be/C3LcyiWfWRI Changes to the Hveem samples -  http://aashtoresource.org/news/2022/08/26/changes-to-the-asphalt-mixture-hveem-design-samples   http://aashtoresource.org/contact-us  Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an...

In this episode peek behind the scenes of the award-winning podcast, The Extra Mile, presented by the Mississippi DOT, as we talk with co-hosts Will Craft and Paul Katool. Related information: https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/theextramile https://communications.transportation.org/home/skills-contest/ https://communications.transportation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/05f-Mississippi.pdf Send us...

We take a look at the results of the new Aggregate Gradation & Gravity samples, as well as what's in the works for the Proficiency Sample Program. Related information:  AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation ( http://aashtoresource.org/docs/default-source/publicdocuments/aap-rules-for-psp-participation.pdf ) Sample Round Analysis ( http://aashtoresource.org/psp/sample-round-anal...

In this Mail Call episode, we answer questions about certification exams and accreditation program fees.   Related Information: S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Certifications S1 E31: FAQ - How long does it take to get accredited? Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtore...

Dr. Azizinamini, with Florida International University, joins us to talk about resiliency, UHPC, and the future of bridge construction. Related information:  https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/ Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org . 

We discuss how as AASHTO members, state DOTs can best use AASHTO re:source’s services. Related information:  http://aashtoresource.org/specifiers http://aashtoresource.org/events Companion document  Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource...

In this Mail Call episode, we answer questions about the new PSP re-enrollment fee, data submission deadlines, and pre-assessment accreditation events.  Related Information: Proficiency Sample Reenrollment Fee Announcement  payments.aashtoresource.org aashtoresource.org/psp/schedule Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresourc...

Industry events and meetings can be overwhelming for introverts and extroverts alike. Evan Rothblatt with ASTM is a natural networker and joins us to discuss how to build an authentic professional network. Related Information: ASTM Compass TRB Annual Meeting AASHTO Materials Meeting AASHTO Construction Meeting Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode?...

This is some audio that didn't make it into a previous episode on standards development. We join the conversation as Brian talks with ASTM and industry veteran, Glenn Waite about consensus standards and voting within ASTM committees. Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other...

Athena Huss and Brittney Gibson join us to discuss ASTM's training and certification programs, how they are different, and what people can expect. Related Information: go.astm.org/train ASTM Compass   S2 E20: Terminology - Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms S1 E20: Effective Training Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email po...

John Malusky and Pete Holter join us to discuss details of the recent Asphalt Mixture Hveem Design, Asphalt Mixture Marshall Design, and Asphalt Mixture Gyratory samples. Related Information:  S3 E6: Digging into Soil Classification and Compaction Samples 185/186 Francis Hveem: Testing the Limits of His Abilities http://aashtoresource.org/psp/reports Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or w...

Learn how we implement and incorporate changes in standards into the Laboratory Assessment and AASHTO Accreditation Programs. Related Information: S1 E26: Keeping Up to Date with Standards S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards   AASHTO Publications Newsletter ASTM Standards Tracker http://aashtoresource.org/lap/assessment-prep-lists Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comm...

We share the audio from the Q and A section of our November 2021 webinar: Making the re:source Proficiency Sample Program Work for You. John and Ryan share insights into the new aggregate degradation and aggregate gradation and gravity sample programs, how to use performance charts, and much more.  View the complete webinar here: https://youtu.be/EiIerSZfReo Send us Fan Mail Have questions, commen...

In this episode, we share some audio that didn't make it into a previous episode for one reason or another.  This episode's topic is standards development.  We join the conversation as Brian sheds some light on the standards development process and how you can get involved.    Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtores...

We talk to Casey Soneira, Program Manager for Engineering with AASHTO, about the updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards, including the new M 339: the Standard Specification for Thermometers Used in the Testing of Construction Materials.  Related Information: materials.transportation.org store.transportation.org S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP) S2 E21: F...

Quality Analyst, Megan Karr joins us to talk about some comment concrete nonconformities and how to resolve them.  Related Information: S1 E12: Curing Facilities - ASTM C511 and AASHTO M 201 The Cure for The Cure: A Guide to ASTM C511 and Your Curing Facilities Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related inform...

We dig deep into the ASTM standards development process and learn about some possible changes to ASTM D3666. Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org . 

We review the details of the AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Names document and explore how it may evolve.    Related Information: AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Names S1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab Accreditation AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Mobile Laboratories Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email...

With clips from past episodes, we cover what an internal audit is, the requirements, and some of the benefits.  Related Information: S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A Send us Fan Mail Have questions, com...

John Malusky and Pete Holter join us to discuss details of the recent Soil Classification and Compaction sample rounds 185 and 186. Related Information: S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928 Sample Round Analysis Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other episod...