Pavement Reconstruction Scenarios Using Precast Concrete Pavement Panels
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 12, Issue 4
Abstract
Precast concrete panels offer a means whereby a road can be closed, reconstructed, and reopened with minimal inconvenience to the motoring public. The use of such panels is a very viable and cost effective Portland cement concrete pavement reconstruction solution for repairing short lengths of distressed pavement that does not justify the mobilization of paving spreads or where closures cannot be of such duration to accommodate long curing times. Additionally, by casting the panels in a fixed facility it is possible to increase quality control of the pavement’s mix and casting. Three construction scenarios are described here to illustrate the effect project work site constraints have on construction operations when precast concrete panels are used to reconstruct a busy roadway.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 12 • Issue 4 • November 2007
Pages: 186 - 199
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© 2007 ASCE.
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Received: Jan 17, 2007
Accepted: Feb 27, 2007
Published online: Nov 1, 2007
Published in print: Nov 2007
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