Concrete is hard, rigid and durable—it is the traditional material of choice for constructing buildings, bridges and other types of infrastructure. For the same reasons, concrete is also an excellent choice for roads.
Concrete roads can deliver superior value and performance over their lifetime. According to independent research, concrete roads can save money, reduce harmful emissions, improve safety, and spare users the aggravation of roads under constant repair.
Subgrades and subbases are also an important part of any pavement structure. It is important to have a good understanding of the in situ subgrade material characteristics to determine if they meet specification requirements or if they need to be removed or modified. The key for concrete pavements is uniformity of the subgrade strength to prevent dynamic loading on the concrete pavement.
A set of complementary concrete pavement resources are highlighted in the links below:
Useful websites and resources
- Transportation Association of Canada
- National Concrete Pavement Technology Centre
- National Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Pave Ahead Program
- Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology
- PCA website Cement-Based Pavements
- Municipal Concrete Paving
- Australian Society for Concrete Pavements
- MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub: Pavements
- American Concrete Pavement Association
- International Grooving and Grinding Association
- Roller Compacted Concrete Council
- Guide to Cement-Based Integrated Pavement Solutions
- International Society for Concrete Pavements
- Subgrades and Subbases for Concrete Pavements
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