Pavements Team

About the team:

The Pavements Team conducts and applies research on innovative materials and methods to create pavement systems that are safe, sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible. VTRC researchers study the fundamentals of material and system behavior, applying these insights to improve long-term performance. Increasingly, the program addresses the environmental impacts of pavement construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and preservation. The team also collaborates with safety engineers and economists to connect pavement characteristics with broader societal costs, including crashes and fuel consumption.

Key focus areas include:

• Material and pavement system design

• Recycling and reclamation

• Construction quality assurance, acceptance, and payment

• Structural and functional evaluation

• Maintenance, preservation, and management

The team is supported by the Pavement Research Advisory Committee (PaveRAC), which operates through four subcommittees that provide guidance in specialized technical areas.

1. Pavement Preservation and Management
2. Asphalt Plant Mix Performance and Construction
3. Pavement Foundations, Rigid Components, and Recycling
4. Pavement Design, Analysis, and Accelerated Testing

Current Pavements Projects

Team Leader

Team Members