Summary of key presentations from the USC Airfield Engineering seminar is presented. Topics include: A model for quality control specification for airfield pavement flexural tensile strength Evolution of Australian aircraft pavement practice CTS rapid set concrete technology Slipform concrete paving for airfields
Placing, finishing, curing, and jointing concrete pavement
The basic and fundamental principles that are required to make concrete pavements are discussed, including presentation of common equipment and methods.
Making good concrete
Three basics in making good concrete are discussed. Good concrete must have: Right materials Right proportions Thoroughly mixed
ASCP March Forum Program Concrete Pavements for Local Government
About this Forum Local Government in Sydney was constructing concrete roads and streets years before the Department of Main Roads (now Roads and Maritime Services). Most were in the eastern, inner western and lower northern suburbs. Many of those pavements are still in use today. These days, Local Government may...
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
Update on International Concrete Pavements – G Vor Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
RTA status on Sustainable concrete roads 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.
EuPave report on sustainable concrete roads 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.
NCPTC report on sustainable concrete roads 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.
Aust Green Infrastructure Council 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.