Location
STEW 218 AB
Session Number
167
Session Title
Concrete Pavement 101, “Back to Basics”: Long-Lasting Concrete Streets and Roads
Track Title
Pavements
Event Description/Abstract
Do we need to seal joints? Why is water to cement ratio important? How do we handle utility cuts and patches? Significant advancements in concrete pavement materials and processes have evolved during the past decade; however, fundamental practices in concrete pavement construction remain more important than ever if we want to achieve the desired service life and value for the taxpayer. This session takes us “back to the basics” with appropriate updates on what’s change and what hasn’t changed in concrete materials and construction.
Included in
Concrete Pavement Basics 101
STEW 218 AB
Do we need to seal joints? Why is water to cement ratio important? How do we handle utility cuts and patches? Significant advancements in concrete pavement materials and processes have evolved during the past decade; however, fundamental practices in concrete pavement construction remain more important than ever if we want to achieve the desired service life and value for the taxpayer. This session takes us “back to the basics” with appropriate updates on what’s change and what hasn’t changed in concrete materials and construction.