This presentation covers key topics in the adequate construction preparation works for successful concrete pavements including; Subgrade Preparation Mix Design Mix Consistency String line Setup Paver Operation Motivated Trained Team Tips and Tricks
Forms, reinforcement, joints, dowels and tiebars
The quality of the placed concrete will be no better than the quality of setting the forms, fixing the reinforcement, and installing the joints. For each of these activities, the input of the paving crew is vital.
Resource Materials for Local Government Pavements
A range of design guides, specifications, codes etc. are presented to local government audience by John Hodgkinson.
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...
Making good concrete
Three basics in making good concrete are discussed. Good concrete must have: Right materials Right proportions Thoroughly mixed
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.
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
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
Preparing for concrete pavement construction
Topics Subgrade preparation Mix design Mix consistency Stringline setup Paver operation Motivated trained team
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.
Review of Risk Provision in Rigid Pavement Design – Base Layer Thickness (PTD 2010/001)
This document (PTD 2010/001) makes provision of additional base pavement thickness for construction and maintenance purposes to anticipate surface grinding requirements.