Addressing the interactions between the different design and construction variables and techniques this book illustrates best practices for constructing economical, long life concrete pavements. The book proceeds in much the same way as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for concrete pavement solutions are outlined. The desired performance and behaviour parameters are identified. Next, appropriate materials are outlined and the most suitable concrete proportions determined. The design can be completed, and then the necessary construction steps for translating the design into a durable facility are carried out. Although the focus reflects highways as the most common application, special features of airport, industrial, and light duty pavements are also addressed. Use is made of modeling and performance tools such as HIPERPAV and LTPP to illustrate behavior and performance, along with some case studies. As concrete pavements are more complex than they seem, and the costs of mistakes or of over-design can be high, this is a valuable book for engineers in both the public and private sectors.

This comprehensive design guide summarizes current developments in the design of concrete pavements. Following an overview of the theory involved, the authors detail optimum design techniques and best practice, with a focus on highway and infrastructure projects. Worked examples and calculations are provided to describe standard design methods, illustrated with numerous case studies. The author provides guidance on how to use each method on particular projects, with reference to UK, European and US standards and codes of practice. Concrete Pavement Design Guidance Notes is an essential handbook for civil engineers, consultants and contractors involved in the design and construction of concrete pavements, and will also be of interest to students of pavement design.

This textbook lays out the state of the art for modeling of asphalt concrete as the major structural component of flexible pavements. The text adopts a pedagogy in which a scientific approach, based on materials science and continuum mechanics, predicts the performance of any configuration of flexible roadways subjected to cyclic loadings. The authors incorporate state-of the-art computational mechanics to predict the evolution of material properties, stresses and strains, and roadway deterioration. Designed specifically for both students and practitioners, the book presents fundamentally complex concepts in a clear and concise way that aids the roadway design community to assimilate the tools for designing sustainable roadways using both traditional and innovative technologies.

With advancements in materials, equipment, placement procedures, and project management techniques, the construction and rehabilitation of concrete pavements can be effectively accomplished under traffic. Many projects have been constructed under varying levels of traffic, ranging from temporary closures to the maintenance of high traffic volumes adjacent to or through the projects. However, the current state of the practice in constructing or rehabilitating concrete pavements under traffic relies primarily on a few high-profile and well-documented projects. This study identified practices from projects representing a wider range of conditions and techniques. Information on existing practices and advancements in concrete pavement construction and rehabilitation was gathered through literature reviews and a survey of state transportation agencies, including that of the District of Columbia and the Illinois Tollway. Furthermore, sixteen case examples were reported to illustrate successful projects conducted under a variety of scenarios.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in asphalt concrete pavement for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT, 2. HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT, 3. ASPHALT CONCRETE RECYCLING, 4. MISCELLANEOUS HOT MIX PROCESSES, 5. SPRAY AND SURFACE APPLICATIONS, 6. PAVEMENT DESIGN IN SEASONAL FROST CONDITIONS, 7. PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMEN, 8. PAVEMENT OVERLAYS, 9. SOIL STABILIZATION.

Technical guidance for civil engineers and others interested in advanced technology issues regarding curing portland cement concrete pavement for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BLEEDING RATE—EVAPORATION RATE RELATIONSHIP 3. EFFECTIVENESS OF EVAPORATION REDUCERS 4. TIME OF CURING COMPOUND APPLICATION 5. WATER-RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURING COMPOUNDS 6. VARIABILITY IN TEST METHOD FOR WATER RETENTION OF CURING COMPOUNDS—ASTM C 156 7. APPLICATION RATE OF CURING COMPOUNDS 8. RECOVERY FROM POOR OR LATE APPLICATION OF CURING COMPOUND 9. EFFECT OF CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ON CURING COMPOUND DRYING TIME 10. APPLICATION OF CURING COMPOUND TO TINED SURFACES—EFFECT OF SAGGING 11. TEST METHODS FOR MEASURING CURING COMPOUND APPLICATION 12. LENGTH OF CURING 13. TEST METHODS FOR MEASURING CURING EFFECTIVENESS 14. THERMAL STRESS DUE TO EVAPORATIVE COOLING 15. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in curing of portland cement concrete pavement for streets and highways. Also included is a bonus discussion of micro-extraction and micro-sampling for asphalt concrete pavement. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CURING AND EVAPORATION RATE 3. INITIAL CURING 4. CONVENTIONAL CURING 5. BONUS FEATURE: MICRO-SAMPLING AND MICRO-EXTRACTION OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT