Aerial view of concrete being poured for a new road.
UC Pavement Research Center

From innovation to implementation

The University of California Pavement Research Center (UCPRC) carries out leading-edge research in a wide range of pavement-related fields. With facilities at both UC Berkeley and UC Davis, the UCPRC provides state-of-the-art knowledge, advice, and technology to practitioners, the research community, and decision-makers, including Caltrans, FHWA, FAA, CalRecycle, CARB, and local governments.
Finish roller on SBD 215

Recently published: RAP and RAS in HMA Pilot Project on SBD 215: Material Testing, Observations, and Findings

  • by John Harvey and Jeff Buscheck, et al.

UCPRC researchers recently published a technical memorandum summarizing a pilot project on State Route 215 in San Bernardino County that tested asphalt mixes with high levels of recycled material to evaluate their performance, durability, and construction quality. The study compared multiple recycled mixes to standard asphalt and documented how well they met key specifications and resisted cracking under real-world conditions.

Pavement test section after trafficking

Recently published: Feasibility of Cold Central Plant Recycling Asphalt Mixtures for Airports: Task 1 Report

  • by David Jones and Stephanus Louw, et al.

A recently published UCPRC research report examined whether recycled asphalt can be safely and effectively used for airport runways and developed the methods, guidelines, and training needed to make it possible. This Phase 1 study evaluated the feasibility of using cold central plant recycled (CCPR) asphalt mixtures for airport pavements, which included a literature review, laboratory and limited accelerated testing, and the development of design procedures, specifications, and training materials.