EXPERTISE
Pavement Specialist
(design, construction, and maintenance)
Provide consulting and training services in the
following areas of flexible pavements:
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Asphalt binders (including polymer modified), aggregates, and
mixtures
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Asphalt mix design (
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Special asphalt mixtures (SMA and friction course)
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Asphalt pavement construction
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Asphalt pavement recycling (hot and cold), rehabilitation,
and maintenance
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Trouble-shooting during or after construction
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Research in asphalt materials, mix design, construction, and
maintenance
Consulting and training services have been provided to
various clients in the
EDUCATION
M.S., 1969
Civil Engineering,
EXPERIENCE
1988 - Present
Associate Director Emeritus,
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Co-authored the first-ever textbook on asphalt technology, Hot
Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction, Second Edition,
1996.
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Editor, "Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation and
Maintenance," ASTM, 1998.
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Advise state departments of transportation, contractors, and
consultants in asphalt technology area.
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Serve as an instructor for asphalt technology courses
(including Superpave) intended for government and
industry engineers.
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Developed and taught a two-day course on pavement recycling
(including hot and cold in-place, and full depth reclamation) for the U.S.
Federal Highway Administration.
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Conduct research in asphalt technology at the national level.
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Serve as member of the Graduate Faculty of Civil Engineering
at
1970-1988
Chief Asphalt Engineer, Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation
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Developed statewide standards for asphalt materials, mix
design, and construction.
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Advise materials and construction personnel
statewide to resolve complex problems in the field related to asphalt
pavements.
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
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Registered Professional Engineer in
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Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists President
(1999-2000)
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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): Fellow and
Chairman, Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials (1998- 1999)
(This committee is responsible for
development and maintenance of about 200 standards used worldwide)
Transportation Research Board:
Chairman, A2DO2 Committee on Asphalt
Pavements (l982-88)
Member Emeritus, A2DO2 Committee
American Society of Civil Engineers:
Fellow and Chairman, Subcommittee on
Bituminous Materials (1988-92)
Strategic Highway Research Program
(SHRP):
Member, Asphalt Advisory Committee
Member, Aggregate Expert Task Group
Contributing Editor, Roads and
Bridges magazine
HONORS
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2003 ASTM Award of Merit
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1989 W.J. Emmons Award (Association of Asphalt Paving
Technologists award for best technical paper)
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1986 Governor's Management Performance Award (
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1981 Outstanding Management Award of the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Author of more than 120 highway related papers
published in technical journals of organizations such as Transportation
Research Board (TRB), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and
Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT). Topics include aggregates,
asphalt materials and mixtures, construction, maintenance, and recycling.
Revised 3-2006
Kandhal, P.S. and
Brown, E.R., P.S. Kandhal, and J. Zhang. Performance
Testing for Hot-Mix Asphalt. Transportation Research Board, E-Circular
E-C068, September 2004.
Kandhal, P.S. Quiet Pavements: Asphalt Pavements
Mitigate Tire/Pavement Noise. Hot Mix Asphalt Technology
Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2004.
Kandhal, P.S. and
Kandhal, P.S. and
Cooley, L.A. Jr. and P.S. Kandhal. Evaluation of Asphalt Pavement Analyzer as
a Tool to Predict Rutting. Proceedings, Ninth International Conference
on Asphalt Pavements, International Society for Asphalt Pavements,
Mallick, R.B., P.S. Kandhal,
et al. Laboratory Study of Full-Depth Reclamation Mixes. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1813, 2002.
Kandhal, P.S., T. Ramirez, and P.M. Ingram. Evaluation of
Eight Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques for Asphalt Pavements in
Mallick, R.B., R.L.
Bradbury, and P.S. Kandhal. Evaluation of
Performance of Full-Depth Reclamation Mixes. Transportation Research
Board, Transportation Research Record 1809, 2002.
Zhang, J.,
Kandhal, P.S. and
Kandhal, P.S. Design, Construction, and
Maintenance of Open-Graded Asphalt Friction Courses. National Asphalt Pavement
Association Information Series 115, May 2002.
Kandhal, P.S. Designing and Constructing
Kandhal, P.S. and
Mallick, R.B., P.S. Kandhal,
et al. Development of a Rational and Practical Mix Design System for Full-Depth
Reclamation (FDR). Asphalt Paving Technology, Volume 70,
2001.
Kandhal, P.S. and
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Effect of Mix
Gradation on Rutting Potential of Dense-Graded Asphalt Mixtures.
Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1767, 2001.
Kandhal, P.S. and
Cooley, L.A. Jr., and P.S. Kandhal. Evaluation of Density Gradients in Loaded
Wheel Tester Samples. ASTM Journal of Testing and
Evaluation, Volume 28, Issue 6, 2000.
Cooley, L.A. Jr., and P.S. Kandhal. Loaded Wheel Testers in the
Hossain, M.S., F. Parker,
and P.S. Kandhal. Uncompacted Voids and Particle
Index Tests for Evaluating Coarse Aggregates. Transportation Research
Board, Transportation Research Record 1721, 2000.
Mallick, R.B., P.S. Kandhal,
Kandhal, P.S., R.B. Mallick,
and M. Huner. Measuring Bulk Specific Gravity of
Fine Aggregates: Development of a New Test Method. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1721, 2000.
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Potential of
Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) to Predict Rutting of Hot Mix Asphalt. Proceedings, 1999 International Conference on Accelerated Pavement
Testing,
Hossain, M.S., F. Parker,
and P.S. Kandhal. Tests for
Evaluating Fine Aggregate Particle Shape, Angularity, and Surface Texture.
Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1673, 1999.
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Effect of
Aggregate Gradation on Permanent Deformation Potential of Dense Graded Hot Mix
Asphalt. Proceedings 7th Conference on Asphalt Pavements for Southern
Africa,
Wu, T., F. Parker, and P.S. Kandhal. Evaluation of Tests for Toughness/Abrasion
Resistance and Durability/Soundness of Coarse Aggregates. Journal:
Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1999.
Kandhal, P.S. Binder Selection for Asphalt
Pavement Recycling. Proceedings, 5th American Society for Civil Engineers
Materials Engineering Congress,
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of Baghouse
Fines for Hot Mix Asphalt. National Asphalt Pavement Association Information
Series 127, February 1999.
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Open-Graded Friction Course: State
of the Practice. Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research
Circular Number E-C005, December 1998.
Wu, T., F. Parker, and P.S. Kandhal. Aggregate Toughness/Abrasion Resistance and
Durability/Soundness Tests Related to Asphalt Concrete Performance in
Pavements. Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1638,
1998.
Kandhal, P.S. and K.Y. Foo. Adapting Superpave Technology to Design of Hot Recycled Mixes.
ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 26, No. 3, May, 1998.
Kandhal, P.S., C.Y. Lynn, and F. Parker. Characterization Tests for Mineral
Fillers Related to Performance of Asphalt Paving Mixtures. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1638, 1998.
Kandhal, P.S., K.Y. Foo,
and R.B. Mallick. Critical Review of
VMA Requirements in Superpave. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1609, 1998.
Kandhal, P.S. and L. Lockett. Construction and
Performance of Ultrathin Asphalt Friction Course.
ASTM Special Technical Publication 1348, 1998.
Kandhal, P.S., C.Y. Lynn, and F. Parker. Tests for Plastic Fines in
Aggregates Related to Stripping in Asphalt Paving Mixtures. Asphalt Paving
Technology, Vol. 67,1998.
Kandhal, P.S. and F. Parker. Aggregate Tests Related to Asphalt
Concrete Performance in Pavements. Transportation Research Board,
Kandhal, P.S. Ultrathin
Asphalt Friction Course: Construction and Performance. Proceedings of First
World Conference on Highway Surfacing,
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Pavement Recycling
Guidelines for State and Local Governments.
Kandhal, P.S. Aggregate Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt:
State of the Practice. Transportation Research Board Circular No. 479,
December, 1997.
Kandhal, P.S. and G.L. Hoffman. Evaluation of
Steel Slag Fine Aggregate in Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1583, 1997.
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Aggregate Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt:
State of the Practice in
Kandhal, P.S. Recycling of Asphalt Pavements: An
Overview. Asphalt Paving Technology, Vol. 66, 1997.
Kandhal, P.S. and K.Y. Foo. Designing Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt
Mixtures Using Superpave Technology. ASTM Special Technical Publication 1322, 1997.
Kandhal, P.S. Longitudinal Joint Construction
Techniques for Asphalt Pavements. Proceedings of Eighth International
Conference on Asphalt Pavements, Vol. 1, University of Washington, Seattle,
Washington, August 10-14, 1997.
Kandhal, P.S. and S. Chakraborty. Evaluation of
Voids in the Mineral Aggregate for HMA Paving Mixtures. Proceedings,
Canadian Technical Asphalt Association, Vol. XLI, November, 1996.
Kandhal, P.S., R. Dongre,
and M.S. Malone. Prediction of Low-Temperature Cracking of
Kandhal, P.S., K.Y. Foo,
and J.A. D'Angelo. Control of
Volumetric Properties of Hot-Mix Asphalt by Field Management.
Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1543, 1996.
Kandhal, P.S. and S.Chakraborty. Effect of Asphalt
Film Thickness on Short- and Long-Term Aging of Asphalt Paving Mixtures.
Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1535, 1996.
Kandhal, P.S. and R.B. Mallick. Study of
Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques in HMA Pavements.
Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1543, 1996.
Kandhal, P.S., K.Y. Foo,
and J.A. D'Angelo. Field Management
of Hot Mix Asphalt Volumetric Properties. ASTM Special
Technical Publication 1299, 1996.
Roberts, F.L., P.S. Kandhal, E.R. Brown, D.Y. Lee, and T.W. Kennedy. Hot Mix Asphalt
Materials, Mixture Design and Construction.
Kandhal, P.S. and T. Wu. Precision of
Marshall Stability and Flow Test Using 6-inch (152.4- mm) Diameter Specimens.
ASTM. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 24, No.
1, January, 1996.
Brown, E.R., P.S. Kandhal, D.Y. Lee, and K.W. Lee. Significance of
Tests for Highway Materials. American Society of Civil
Engineers. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, February, 1996.
Kandhal, P.S., S.S. Rao,
D.E. Watson, and B. Young. Performance of Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt
Mixtures in
Kandhal, P.S. Comparative Evaluation of Various
Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques. Proceedings, 9th AAPA International
Asphalt Conference, Surfers
Kandhal, P.S. Field and Laboratory Evaluation of
Stripping in Asphalt Pavements: State of the Art Report. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1454, 1994.
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of Various Longitudinal
Joint Construction Techniques. Proceedings, 6th Conference on Asphalt Pavements
for
Kandhal, P.S. Waste Materials in Hot Mix Asphalt. Proceedings, 18th Annual
Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association, February, 1994.
Kandhal, P.S. and S.S. Rao. Evaluation of
Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques for Asphalt Pavements.
Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1469, 1994.
Kandhal, P.S. Crumb Rubber Mixes. Proceedings, 30th Paving and Transportation Conference,
Kandhal, P.S. Waste Materials in Hot Mix Asphalt -
An Overview. ASTM Special Technical Publication 1193, 1993.
Kandhal, P.S., R.J. Cominsky,
D. Maurer, and J.B. Motter. Development and
Implementation of Statistically-Based End Result Specifications for Hot Mix
Asphalt in
Kandhal, P.S., F. Parker, and E.A. Bishara. Evaluation of
Kandhal, P.S.,
Kandhal, P.S. and
Kandhal, P.S. Moisture Susceptibility of HMA
Mixes: Identification of Problem and Recommended Solutions. National Asphalt
Pavement Association, Quality Improvement Publication (QIP) No. 119, December
1992.
Elton, D. and P.S. Kandhal. Investigating Hot Mix Asphalt Segregation
Causes and Cures: A Knowledge-Based Systems Approach. Proceedings,
ASCE 8th Computing in Civil Engineering Conference (8 CCCE),
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of Fine Aggregate
Particle Shape and Texture and Its Effect on Permanent Deformation of Asphalt
Paving Mixtures.
ASCE, Materials: Performance and Prevention of Deficiencies and Failures, 1992.
Kandhal, P.S.,
Kandhal, P.S., J.B. Motter,
and M.A. Khatri. Evaluation of Particle Shape and
Texture of Mineral Aggregates and Their Blends. Asphalt
Paving Technology, Vol. 61, 1992.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.A. Khatri. Relating Asphalt
Absorption to Properties of Asphalt Cement and Aggregate. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record 1342, 1992.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.A. Khatri. Improved Rice Method
for Determining Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of Asphalt Paving
Mixtures. Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record
1353, 1992.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.A. Khatri. Evaluation of
Asphalt Absorption by Mineral Aggregates. Asphalt Paving
Technology, Vol. 60, 1991.
Kandhal, P.S., J.B. Motter,
and M.A. Khatri. Evaluation of Particle Shape and Texture:
Manufactured Versus Natural Sands. Transportation Research Board,
Transportation Research Record 1301, 1991.
Kandhal, P.S. and J.B. Motter. Criteria for
Accepting Precoated Aggregates for Seal Coats and
Surface Treatments. Transportation Research Board, Transportation
Research Record 1300, 1991.
Roberts, F.L., P.S. Kandhal, E.R. Brown, D.Y. Lee, and T. Kennedy. Hot Mix Asphalt
Materials, Mixture Design and Construction. Textbook
on Asphalt Technology,
Kandhal, P.S. Design of Large Stone Mixes for
Low-Volume Roads. Proceedings, International Conference on
Low Volume Roads, Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record
1106, 1991.
Kandhal, P.S. Testing and Evaluation of Large
Stone Mixes Using Marshall Mix Design Procedures. National Asphalt
Pavement Association Information Series 108, 1990.
Kandhal, P.S. and E.R. Brown. Comparative Evaluation
of 4-Inch and 6-Inch Specimens for Testing Large Stone Asphalt Mixes. Proceedings, First Materials Engineering Congress, American Society
of Civil Engineers, Vol. 1, 1990.
Kandhal, P.S. Large Stone Asphalt Mixes: Design
and Construction. Proceedings, Association of Asphalt Paving
Technologists, Vol. 59, 1990.
Kandhal, P.S. Heavy Duty Asphalt Pavements:
Kandhal, P.S. Design of Large Stone Asphalt Mixes
to Minimize Rutting. Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research
Record 1259, 1990.
Kandhal, P.S., C.W. Lubold,
and F.L. Roberts.
Water Damage to Asphalt Overlays: Case Histories. Proceedings,
Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Vol. 58, l989.
Kandhal, P.S. Material Selection and Mix Design
for Municipal Use.
Proceedings,
Kandhal, P.S. A Mix Design
Method for Open Graded Travel Plant Mixes. Proceedings, Annual Meeting
of The Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association,
Kandhal, P.S. Changes in Mix Design to Improve
Performance: Selected State Experiences. Proceedings, Association of Asphalt
Paving Technologists,.Vol.
57, l988.
Kandhal, P.S. and H.R. Basso. Development of a Mix Design Method
for Open Graded Moto- paver
Mixes. Proceedings, Association of Asphalt Paving
Technologists, Vol. 57, l988.
Kandhal, P.S. Hot Mix Recycling. Proceedings, Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association.
Kandhal, P.S. Rutting of Asphalt Pavement - Case
Histories. Proceedings, Twentieth Quality Assurance Workshop, FHWA Region 3,
Kandhal, P.S. and W.C. Koehler. Cold Recycling of
Asphalt Pavements on Low Volume Roads. Proceedings, Fourth International
Conference on Low Volume Roads, Ithaca, New York, Transportation Research
Board, Transportation Research Record No. 1106, Vol. 2, 1987.
Kandhal, P.S. and W.C. Koehler. Effect of Rheological Properties of Asphalts on Pavement Cracking.
American Society for Testing and Materials. Special Technical Publication No. 941, 1987.
Kandhal, P.S. Cold Recycling of Asphalt Pavements
in
Kandhal, P.S. and W.C. Koehler. Marshall Mix Design Methods: Current
Practices. Proceedings, Association of Asphalt Paving
Technologists, Vol. 54, 1985.
Kandhal, P.S. and W.C. Koehler. Significant Studies on Asphalt
Durability:
Kandhal, P.S. Cold Mix Recycling in
Kandhal, P.S.
Kandhal, P.S. Simplified Design Approach to
Surface Treatments for Low-Volume Roads. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record No. 898, 1983.
Kandhal, P.S. Specifications for Compaction of
Asphalt Pavements.
Proceedings, Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Vol 52, 1983.
Kandhal, P.S., D.B. Mellott,
and G.L. Hoffman.
Laboratory and Field Characterization of Sulphlex
as a Paving Binder. American Society for Testing and
Materials. Special Technical Publication No. 807,
1983.
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of Baghouse
Fines in Bituminous Paving Mixtures. Proceedings, Association
of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Vol. 50, 1981.
Kandhal, P.S. and D.B. Mellott. Rational Approach to
Design of Bituminous Stockpile Patching Mixtures. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Record No. 821, 1981.
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of Low-Temperature
Pavement Cracking on Elk
Kandhal, P.S. Evaluation of Six AC-20 Asphalt
Cements Using the Indirect Tensile Test. Transportation Research Board,
Transportation Research Record No. 712, 1979.
Kandhal, P.S. Low Temperature Shrinkage Cracking
of Pavements in
Kandhal, P.S. and R.C. Klotz. Determination of
Moisture Contents in Bituminous Mixtures Using a Nuclear Method. Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record No. 695,
1978.
Kandhal, P.S., R.J. Brunner, and T.H. Nichols. Design,
Construction and Performance of Asphalt Friction Courses in
Kandhal, P.S. and D.B. Mellott.
Kandhal, P.S. Low Temperature Ductility of Asphalt
in Relation to Pavement Performance. American Society for
Testing and Materials. Special Technical Publication No. 628, June,
1977.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.E Wenger. Measurement of
Asphalt Viscosity at 77EF with a Vacuum Capillary Viscometer. Proceedings, Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Vol 44, 1975.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.E Wenger. Evaluation of
Properties of AC-20 Asphalt Cements. Transportation
Research Board, Transportation Research Record No. 544, 1975.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.E Wenger. Asphalt Properties in Relation to
Pavement Performance. Transportation Research Board,
Transportation Research Record No. 544, 1975.
Kandhal, P.S., L.D. Sandvig,
and M.E. Wenger.
Shear Susceptibility of Asphalts in Relation to Pavement Performance. Proceedings, Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Vol. 42,
1973.
Kandhal, P.S. and M.E Wenger. Rapid
Determination of Asphalt Content Using
Kandhal, P.S. and M.E Wenger. Storage of
Bituminous Concrete in Inert Gas. Highway Research
Board, Highway Research Record No. 468, 1973.
Kandhal, P.S., L.D. Sandvig,
and W.C. Koehler.
Asphalt Viscosity Related Properties of In- Service Pavements in
Kandhal, P.S. and D.Y Lee. Asphalt Absorption as Related to
Pore Characteristics of Aggregates. Highway Research Board,
Highway Research Record No. 404, 1972.
Kandhal, P.S. and D.Y Lee. An Evaluation of
the Bulk Specific Gravity for Granular Materials. Highway
Research Board, Highway Research Record No. 307, 1970.
Revised March 2006