About this Forum This Forum addresses a range of topics relating to the design, specification, construction and maintenance of concrete pavements. There will be a report on the trial of the use of recycled concrete in the select material zone and heavily bound sub-base on an upcoming project to reconstruct...
Preparing for concrete pavement construction
Topics Subgrade preparation Mix design Mix consistency Stringline setup Paver operation Motivated trained team
History of Local Government concrete roads
A history of concrete roads for local government is provided. Key evolutions in design and construction include: subgrade preparation attention to drainage jointing LMC subbase PCP, short joint spacing 4-5m selected use of CRCP pavement thickness, concrete strength and compaction restoration by grooving and grinding
Achieving quality in concrete pavements (Pavements for Local Government)
Session outline Quality Product vs Quality Systems ? Influence of construction quality on performance & durability Typical causes of quality compromise Benefits of good quality Role of training
Carbon Trading Scheme – effect on cement Sustainable Concrete Road Pavements
A most interesting forum looking at sustainability issues with overseas reports, status of RTA NSW on sustainable roads, a presentation from the Australian Green Infrastructure Council, information from the cement industry on the effects of a carbon trading scheme, and recent research on manufactured sands.
LCCA Overview Life Cycle Cost Analysis
This forum generated much discussion about LCCA and the need for the inputs to be updated. It also included presentations on proposed changes to AS3972 Portland and Blended Cements.
Surface Treatments for Concrete Pavements – D Dash Research in the Field
This forum reported on various topics based on current trials and projuects in the field. Topics included - road surface treatments understanding noise spectra longitudinal tyning (presentation not yet approved for display) concrete mixing times and uniformity testing
Mixing Times & Uniformity Testing – Research in the Field
This forum reported on various topics based on current trials and projuects in the field. Topics included - road surface treatments understanding noise spectra longitudinal tyning (presentation not yet approved for display) concrete mixing times and uniformity testing
Workshop on draft revised R83 Specification
This workshop was conducted to respond to comments received on the draft revised R83 Specification, and to receive further discussion on proposed amendments.
Feedback on road/tyre noise from overseas conferen Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Preservation Repair & Rehabilitation – A Tinni Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation with Diamond Grinding – P Miskell Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.