AASHTO Staff Contact
Casey Soneira,
Program Manager for Engineering
csoneira@aashto.org | (202) 624-5824
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Program Overview
Established by the AASHTO Board of Directors in 2009, the primary function of the AASHTO Material Guidelines technical service program is to support the development of new standards, as well as revisions and updates to existing standards. These specifications are published in the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing publication (also referred to as the Materials Book), a critical resource for maintaining the quality and health of our transportation infrastructure. Many of the materials used in transportation construction projects are tested for quality and acceptance according to AASHTO standards and specifications that are published in the Materials Book. The value of this publication comes from the expertise and knowledge of the Committee of Materials and Pavements (COMP) members.
State DOT Benefits
Financial support provides a resource for the involvement of independent technical writers to assist in the production and
development of new specifications, major revisions of current specifications, and support of the committee. In today’s environment, DOT employees may not have the time to do the leg work required to flesh out these documents. AASHTO Materials Guidelines allows COMP members to oversee and direct the work that is vital and key to new methods and specifications.
In addition, each state that contributes to the AASHTO Material Guidelines receives the opportunity to be awarded scholarships for up to two individuals to attend the COMP annual meeting to ensure that each member department maintains their voice in the development of the materials specifications. This scholarship includes reimbursement for travel and registration costs associated with attending the annual meeting.