Prithvi Singh Kandhal is an American civil engineer who has been recognized internationally for his work in asphalt road construction technology.
Kandhal was inducted in August 2011 onto the "Wall of Honor" established at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), the largest asphalt road research center in the world.[citation needed] In 2012 he became an Honorary Member of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT).[1]
Career in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
editAfter graduation from Iowa State, Kandhal joined the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as Chief Asphalt Engineer in 1970.[citation needed] There he developed a new pothole patching mix.[2] He worked for PennDOT for 17 years.[3]
National Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn University, Alabama
editKandhal joined the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University, Alabama, as Assistant Director in February 1988.[citation needed] He was instrumental in NCAT's growth into being the world's largest asphalt research center.[citation needed] Later he was appointed Associate Director of NCAT.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists - Honorary Members". Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ "Getting the right mix". Constructionweekonline.in. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Selecting and using Modified Bituminous Binders In India". Trafficinfratech.com. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "ASPHALT ANSWERS: HMA Mixtures". Roadsbridges.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.