When
January 27, 2026
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Contact Hours
1
Location Online - Course
One Hour Webinar
Description
This presentation will discuss ongoing efforts by the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to evaluate and implement polymer concrete materials for bridge deck overlay applications in Virginia.
Instructor
Dr. Gabriel Arce
Dr. Gabriel Arce is a Research Scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), the research division of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). His work focuses on the development and implementation of advanced concrete materials for transportation infrastructure.
Dr. Arce leads and collaborates on numerous VDOT-funded research projects involving supplementary cementitious materials, engineered cementitious composites, polymer concrete, and electrical-based methods for concrete durability assessment, among others. He is an active member of several national committees, including ACI Committee 240 on Pozzolans and the TRB Committee AKH12 (Concrete Bridges and Structures). His research advances practical, performance-based solutions for longer-lasting and more sustainable infrastructure.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $0
State/Federal: $0
Private Industry: $0
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Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
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