Tech Transfer Subcommittee Update and Implementation Plans
"Stay informed about the latest updates and implementation plans discussed by the Tech Transfer Subcommittee. Explore goals, funding opportunities, revised strategies, and a sample project in the field of technology transfer. Discover deliverable types and the 2025 schedule of upcoming events." (Total characters: 284)
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Tech Transfer Subcommittee Update Andrew Hanz, Ph.D., PE MTE Services April 15, 2025
Outline Goals and Request for Feedback Implementation Funding Opportunities BMD/LCA Proposal 2025 Schedule Challenges
Goals From CAPRI Website From CAPRI Website Internal Feedback: Internal Feedback: Goals were too broad. Add some goals.
Goals - Revised 1. 1. Collaborate with CAPRI Committees to identify research findings and Collaborate with CAPRI Committees to identify research findings and best practices that are ready for implementation. best practices that are ready for implementation. 2. 2. Recommend strategies for facilitate transfer of technologies into Recommend strategies for facilitate transfer of technologies into practice and monitor deployment. practice and monitor deployment. 3. 3. Evalj Evalj
Implementation Funding Opportunities Expand approach of committee. Current: Volunteer participation for CAPRI Chats or to populate website. Add developing and managing funded implementation projects. Reduces reliance on volunteer participation from committee members or meeting presenters. Project ideas. Not just presentations. Best practices. Changes to AASHTO standards. Changes to state specs?
Implementation Project Example Title: Title: Integrating Balanced Mix Design (BMD) for Sustainable and High-Performance Pavement Solutions Budget/Timeline: Budget/Timeline: 12 to 18 months, $90,000 General Theme General Theme Cradle to Gate vs. Cradle to Grave analysis gives different outcomes when mixes are designed using BMD. Sections on the NCAT test track provide performance data. Funding is for analysis and development of technology transfer materials. Status: Status: Under Review by committee.
Deliverable Types Resource Page on Website CAPRI Chats (Webinars) CAPRI AMAs (Panel mix of pre-planned and audience questions) CAPRI Briefs (One-Pagers) Density (https://capriasphalt.us/files/6-Quick-Keys-to-Achieve- Density.pdf) Longitudinal Joints (Complete/Upload Pending)
2025 Schedule of Deliverables CAPRI Chat 1: Warm Mix Q2/Q3 MN Incentive Program Producing Asphalt Mixtures at Reduced Temperatures Environmental Impacts Florida DOT Case Study CAPRI Chat 2: Cold Weather Paving Best Practices: Tim Murphy and Buzz Powell State Perspectives: Northern states (Michigan DOT) and Southern state (volunteer?) CAPRI Chat 3: Lag and Dwell Time. Pending. CAPRI Idea: Application of AI in the Asphalt Industry
Planned Resource Pages Tack Coat Original CAPRI idea. Leverage Asphalt Institute Work Rejuvenators Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Discussion Pending AIEI Report NRRA Research Effort New CAPRI Chats Will decide if it is best to have a new resource page or add to existing. Will also evaluate if additions needed to existing pages.
Challenges and Solutions Topic Topic Challenges Challenges Solutions Solutions Committee Membership Rosters changing after each meeting. Listed vs. Active members. AIEI and NRRA are similar efforts. Market is saturated. Lack of awareness between committees. Lack of use of members portal. Active vs. Passive Engagement Next Slide Leverage admin to keep lists current. Base decisions on consensus amongst participants. Coordinate and cross promote. Emphasize CAPRI sponsored projects. Creating Unique Content Internal Communication Next Slide External Communication
Internal Communication Email Blast After each meeting Tech Transfer Committee will send an email blast of SC updates. Email update to Andrew or rely on notes taken by TTC members. Member Portal Username: CAPRImember Password: CAPRIaspha!t Need to start posting meeting minutes and other items on this site.
External Communication Leverage UPGs User Producer Groups: NCAUPG, SEAUPG, RMAUPG, and NEAUPG Request time on the agenda to introduce CAPRI. ~15 mins Coordinated by Asphalt Institute Regional Engineers Outline Overview Highlight Deliverables Open to All Direct to Website How to Join.
