AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

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 185/186Francis Hveem: Testing the Limits of His Abilities

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 StandardsS3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards AASHTO Publications NewsletterASTM Standards Tracker

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:

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.

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.orgstore.transportation.orgS1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)S2 E21: FAQ - Can my lab be accredited for tests that require mercury thermometers?S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and RecordsGetting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier for Temperature MeasurementLet’s Get Digital: A Guide to Unraveling the Tangled World of Digital ThermometersWhy Don’t You Just Tell Me Which Thermometer to Buy? And Other Frequently Asked Thermometer QuestionsASTM D04 Fact SheetsASTM D04: A Guide to Replacing or Specifying Alternatives to Mercury

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 201The Cure for The Cure: A Guide to ASTM C511 and Your Curing Facilities

We dig deep into the ASTM standards development process and learn about some possible changes to ASTM D3666.

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 NamesS1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab AccreditationAASHTO Accreditation Policy on Mobile Laboratories

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 AuditsS2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on ImprovementS1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management ReviewsS1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A

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 D7928Sample Round Analysis

In celebration of World Accreditation Day, Bob Lutz joins us to discuss the difference between the international model and the AASHTO model of accreditation. Related Information:What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related TermsHow to Publicize Your Laboratory's AASHTO AccreditationLaboratory Assessor Training ProgramEventsAASHTO Accreditation OverviewISO/IEC 17025ISO 9001 Certificate

After performing assessments remotely for almost 2 years, learn more about the Laboratory Assessment Program's return to on-site assessments.  Related Information:CareersAssessment ScheduleRemote AssessmentsDuty of Care

In honor of Internal Auditing Awareness Month, we’ve pulled together audio from previous episodes and webinars about internal audits.  Specifically, in this episode, we will be talking about who can perform internal audits, how consultants factor into the discussion, and training auditors.  Related Information:S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal AuditsS2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on ImprovementS1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management ReviewsS1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A

We dive into test records and reports - what are the requirements, and why they are important.

We share what's been happening since the end of season 2 and Tracy Barnhart joins us to discuss some upcoming episode topics for Season 3.Related Information:2022 Technical Exchange

In our final episode of season 2, we talk with Tracy Barnhart and Bob Lutz about the upcoming 2022 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange. Get a peek at agenda topics and what to expect at next month's in-person event.

We discuss common nonconformities for AASHTO T 59, the Standard Method of Test for Emulsified Asphalts, and how to resolve them.Related Information:Is Water More Than Just H2O?

We discuss the current pilot program for approval of Corporate Quality Management Systems.Related Information:S2 E18: Moving to a Digital Quality Management SystemS2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits

We finish up our interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island, talking with members of the Steering Committee.Related Information:

Alan Tuck and Brett Clarke with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. give us an inside look at steel special inspection and code compliance.Related Information:S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special InspectionsSpeaking in Code (newsletter)www.fandr.com