Members of the Northern Virginia Concrete Advisory Council (NOVA) took the opportunity at their last council meeting to participate in hands-on training with NRMCA’s Concrete Pavement Analyst (CPA) software. NRMCA Senior National Resource Director Phil Kresge walked the group through a sample project, showing how to use the software for design and life-cycle cost comparisons. Additionally, he demonstrated how to customize the software for regional use with regard to design and cost defaults. The training session was coordinated by Hessam Nabavi, director of industry services for the Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association.
Kresge emphasized that the CPA software is a promotional tool, intended to provide pavement design and cost comparisons and is not design software. "CPA allows the promoter to show the customer that concrete pavement is a viable, affordable option," he said. "It is not intended to be used for design purposes. That’s what ACI 330 is for." Kresge added that if promoters are looking for design recommendations, they should turn to NRMCA’s Design Assistance Program (DAP).
For more information on Concrete Pavement Analyst or for CPA training, contact Phil Kresge at pkresge@nrmca.org.
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