MPC Region Info
Meet Our Researcher

Pedro Romero, Ph.D., P.E.
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor
Phone: (801)587-7725
pedro.romero@utah.edu

 

Dr. Romero research focuses on practices and products in design, construction, and maintenance of the transportation infrastructure. The work characterizes construction materials to achieve superior performance. This is the result of a trend towards a more sustainable infrastructure design which results in longer lasting roads with lower carbon footprint.

Final Reports

• Evaluation of the Durability of Thin Lift Surface Treatments (Nov 2019, MPC-19-404)
• Prevention of Low Temperature Cracking of Asphalt Pavements Using the Bending Beam Rheometer (Oct 2019, MPC-19-405)
• Implementation of Low Temperature Tests for Asphalt Mixtures to Improve the Longevity of Road Surfaces (Dec 2013, MPC-13-260)

Research Projects

• MPC-640 — Testing of Field Cores to Determine Performance of Asphalt Mixture Performance Parameter
• MPC-611 — Field Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Based on Flexibility Index Results
• MPC-589 — Use of the IDEAL-CT Test for Pavement Cracking to Achieve a Balanced Asphalt Mix Design
• MPC-587 — Use of Geogrid in Pavement Systems to Provide Longer Service Life and Reduced Maintenance
• MPC-546 — Field Performance of Asphalt Pavements at Low and Intermediate Temperatures