{"id":8502,"date":"2026-05-25T02:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/artel\/?p=8502"},"modified":"2026-05-25T02:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:18:00","slug":"better-asphalt-testing-for-n-l-roads-telegram-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/artel\/2026\/better-asphalt-testing-for-n-l-roads-telegram-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Asphalt Testing for N.L. Roads, Telegram Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr Kamal Hossain<\/a> contributed to a letter published in The Telegram<\/em> (featured on SaltWire) on 20 March 2019 discussing a better option for asphalt testing in Newfoundland. In this piece, concerns related to current asphalt testing practices and their limitations in addressing local climate and pavement performance issues have been highlighted, along with the need for more reliable and region-specific testing methods.<\/p>\n

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Dr Hossain<\/a> emphasized the importance of adopting improved testing approaches that better reflect Newfoundland\u2019s unique environmental conditions to enhance pavement durability and long-term performance. Once again, please know that Memorial\u2019s pavement research team would be very pleased to collaborate with provincial\/ municipal transportation departments for developing an improved pavement design, construction, and management system for our very own province.<\/p>\n

A summary of the letter can be found on the website of The Telegram. Thanks to the contributors for bringing attention to this important issue.<\/p>\n