Recommendations of The First Conference
Monday, July 5, 2010
8:00-9:00Registration [Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
9:00-10:15Opening Session (Moderator: Peter Sebaaly) [Photo]
Recognition of the Conference Chairs [Photos: 1, 2, 3]
Welcoming address by Hussain Bahia [Photo]
Dr. Ibrahim Hajj, Dean of Engineering,
American University of Beirut, Lebanon [Photo]
Dr. Michel Najjar, Vice-President and Dean of Engineering,
University of Balamand, Lebanon [Photo]
His Excellency Mr. Ghazi al-Aridi,
Minister of Public Works and Transportation of Lebanon [Photo]
[Session Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9, 10]
10:15-10:45Coffee Break [Photos: 1, 2]
10:45-12:30 Business Meeting (Moderator: Hussain Bahia) [Photo]
MESAT Background: Nader Tabatabaee [Photo]
MESAT Organization: Peter Sebaaly [Photo]
[Session Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9, 10]
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break [Photos: 1, 2]
13:30-14:10 Technical Keynote Lecture: Peter Sebaaly [Photo]
University of Nevada, Reno, USA
14:15- 17:30 Monday Afternoon Parallel Technical Sessions
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Session IA Moderator: Nariman Khalil, UOB [Photo] Grande Salle |
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The Use of Polymers to Modify Performance Graded Asphalt Binders in Iraq [Abstract] [Photo] A.H. Abed, G. Namir, H.M. Ahmed, H. al-Hamdou, H. Bahia (Iraq)
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Temperature Distribution and Asphalt Classification in Jordan and Syria According to the Superpave System [Abstract] [Photo] N. Luzi, R. Saree, A. Balbesi (Syria) |
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PG Grading of Asphalt Binders in Lebanon and Polymer Modification Investigation [Abstract] [Photo] N. Khalil, H. Bahia, C. Clopotel (Lebanon, USA) |
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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break |
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Effect of Anti-Oxidants to Reduce Degradation of Polymer-Modified Bitumen [Abstract] [Photo] S. Dessouky, D. Contreras, A.T. Papagiannakis (Egypt, USA) |
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Different Approaches to Analyze Moisture Susceptibility Using Dynamic Modulus Test [Abstract] [Photo] T.M. Breakah, R. Christopher Williams (Egypt, USA) |
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Session IB Moderator: Bassam Touma, Touma Engineering [Photo] Convention Room |
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Performance Grading for Asphalt Cement in Iraq [Abstract] [Photo] M.H. Hamed, A.H. al-Hamdou, A. Albayati, S. Abbas (Iraq) |
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Fatigue Analysis of Different Pavement Layers Using VECD and Push-Pull Tests [Abstract] [Photo] R. Mbarki, M. Emin Kutay, N. Gibson (Turkey, USA) |
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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break |
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Innovative Maintenance and Rehabilitation Techniques for Asphalt Pavements [Abstract] [Photo] S. Shatnawi (USA) |
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Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt: An Ecological Method To Improve The Short-Term Aging Resistance Of Asphalt [Abstract] [Photo] B. Ali (Syria) |
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Performance Grading for Iranian Bitumen [Abstract] [Photo] S. Aflaki, N. Tabatabaee (Iran) |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
8:30-9:10 Technical Keynote Lecture: Saleh al-Swailmi [Photo]
President of Dar al-Khalij and the Road Institute, Saudi Arabia
9:15-12:30 Tuesday Morning Parallel Technical Sessions
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Session IIA Moderator: Ghassan Chehab, AUB [Photo] Grande Salle |
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Polymer-Modified Bitumen for Middle East Applications [Abstract] [Photo] I. Haidar (Italy) |
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Investigation of an Ultra-Rapid Setting Emulsion for Tack Coat Applications [Abstract] [Photo] M. Medeiros, G. Chehab, M. Solaimanian, H. Ban (Lebanon, Iran, USA) |
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Economic Evaluation of Thin HMA Overlay Compared with Surface Treatments in Iran [Abstract] [Photo] A. Kavussi, M.R. Ahadi, H.P. Jahanian (Iran) |
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10:30-11:00: Coffee Break [Photo] |
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Asphalt-Rubber Overlays as a Pavement Preservation Strategy [Abstract] [Photo] K.E. Kaloush, G.B. Wa, J. Sousa (USA, Portugal) |
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Flexible Pavement Performance Assessment Procedure for Rehabilitation and Management Applications [Abstract] [Photo] K.A. Abaza, Q.H. Shaheen (Palestine) |
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Properties of HMA Mixtures Produced with Polymer-Modified and Tire Rubber-Modified Asphalt Binders [Abstract] [Photo] P. Sebaaly, E. Hitti(USA) |
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Session IIB Moderator: Nadim Haddad, Dar al-Handasa [Photo] Convention Room |
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Rehabilitation of Flexible Pavements with Concrete Overlays: A Numerical Study [Abstract] [Photo] F. Moghadas Nejad, S. Ghafari (Iran) |
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Improved Methods for the Design, Construction and Evaluation of Asphalt Pavements in Qatar [Abstract] [Photo] E. Masad (Qatar) |
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Binder Courses Based on the Principle of Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA Binder Course) [Abstract] [Photo] B. Abele (Germany) |
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10:30-11:00: Coffee Break [Photo] |
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Implementation Costs of Superpave [Abstract] [Photo] R. Harkouss (Lebanon) |
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Modeling of the Permanent Deformation Characteristics of SMA Mixtures Using Discrete Element Method [Abstract] [Photo] M. Fakhri, A. Mirghasemi, T. Kheiry (Iran) |
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break [Photos: 1, 2, 3]
13:30-17:30 Tuesday Afternoon Parallel Technical Sessions
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Session IIIA Moderator: Bassam Boustany, Khatib & Alami [Photo] Grande Salle |
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Energy, Emissions and Opportunities in Making Asphalt More Sustainable [Abstract] [Photo] T. Miller, H. Bahia, (USA). |
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Effect of Jute on Asphalt Concrete Properties [Abstract] [Photo] G.G. Sofia, R.A. Yousif (Iraq) |
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Dubai Municipality Experience in Development of Asphalt Binder Specification [Abstract] [Photo] A. Elian (UAE) |
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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break |
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Rehabilitation of Tabarja-Chekka Highway (Lebanon) Using Cold In-place Recycling with Foamed Bitumen and Cement Technique [Abstract] [Photo] A. Janani (Iran) |
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Evaluation of Flexible Pavement Rutting Using Finite Element Analysis [Abstract] [Photo] M. Fakhri, A. Towfigh (Iran) |
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Using Dynamic Modulus as an Indicator for Thermal Strength of Asphalt Concrete [Abstract] [Photo] A. Qadir, M. Guler (Turkey) |
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Session IIIB Moderator: Amir Kavussi, Tarbiat Modaress University [Photo] Convention Room |
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Implementation of PG Grading in Iran [Abstract] [Photo] N. Tabatabaee, H. Firoozifar, Z. Kamali (Iran) |
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Modeling of Rutting in Flexible Asphalt Pavement [Presentatio File Not Available] [Abstract] [Photo] B. Ali, M. Sadek, I. Shahrour (Syria) |
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Preliminary Evaluation of the Materials in Egypt for Superpave Implementation [Abstract] [Photo] S.A. Khedr, T.M. Breakah (Egypt) |
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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break |
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Empirical Stochastic-Based Approach for Design of Flexible Pavement [Abstract] [Photo] K.A. Abaza (Palestine) |
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Comparative Performance Evaluation for Paving Materials Using Marshall and Superpave Compaction Methods [Abstract] [No Photo] N.G. Ahmed, N.M. Asmael (Iraq) |
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Implementation of M-E PDG in Lebanon [Abstract] [Photo] E. Khawaja, E. Touma, G. Chehab (Lebanon) |
20:30 Gala Dinner
Featuring the Balamand Oriental Choir performing a selectionof Lebanese folksongs.
[Event Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 ]
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
8:30-9:00 Workshop Sign in and Coffee
9:00-9:10 Welcome Speech
Nariman Khalil, University of Balamand
9:10-9:20 Workshop Outline and Objectives [Photo]
Ghassan Chehab, American University of Beirut
9:20-12:30 WORKSHOP I
Moderator: Amir Kavussi, Tarbiat Modaress University, Iran [Photo]
9:20-10:00 Bitumen Sources, Production and Specifications [Photo]
Hussain Bahia, University of Wisconsin
Nariman Khalil, University of Balamand
10:00-10:30 The Need for Modified Bitumens in Paving [Photo]
Hussain Bahia, University of Wisconsin
Nader Tabatabaee, Sharif University of Technology
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-11:45 Superpave Volumetric Mix Design [Photo]
Peter Sebaaly, University of Nevada
11:45-12:30 Mechanical Testing: What to Measure and Why
Ghassan Chehab, American University of Beirut [Photo]
Bassem Ali, International Arabic University, Syria [Photo]
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break [Photo]
13:30-16:30 WORKSHOP II
Moderator: Saleh Swailmi, Dar al-Khalij, Saudi Arabia [Photo]
13:30-14:00 Pavement Pathology and Suggested Remedies in Middle East and Gulf Regions [Photo]
Nadim Haddad, Dar al-Handasa, Lebanon
14:00-14:40 Mechanistic Empirical Design Guide - USA [Photo]
Kamel Kalush, Arizona State University
14:40-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-15:40 Pavement Evaluation Overview [Photo]
Peter Sebaaly, University of Nevada
16:30 SITE VISIT 1
Thursday, July 8, 2010
8:30-9:00 Coffee Reception
9:00-11:30 Closing Session [Photo]
Moderator: Nader Tabatabaee
Review of the meeting and future MESAT events
Nomination/election of MESAT officers
Recognition of sponsors
Next MESAT meeting
Closing remarks (MESAT chair-elect)
11:30-12:30 Lunch Break
13:00 SITE VISIT 2