Concrete Floors and Moisture

Concrete Floors and Moisture
Author: Howard M. Kanare
Publisher: Portland Cement Assn
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780893122652

Unwanted moisture in concrete floors causes millions of dollars in damage to buildings annually in the United States and Canada. Problems from excessive moisture include deterioration and debonding of floor coverings, trip-and-fall hazards, microbial gowth leading to reduced indoor air quality, staining and deterioration of building finishes. Understanding moisture in concrete leads to design of floors and flooring systems that provide excellent service for many years. This book discusses sources of moisture, drying of concrete, methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications, and responsibilities for successful floor projects.

A Practical Guide to Concrete Pavement Technology for Developing Countries

A Practical Guide to Concrete Pavement Technology for Developing Countries
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292693115

Many countries are exploring the use of concrete to improve the reliability of their road networks. However, many developers, agencies, and companies in the construction industry do not yet have sufficient experience in the use of concrete pavement. This can lead to poorly planned, supervised, or executed infrastructure that requires premature and costly repairs or maintenance. This guide explains the factors to investigate and considerations to evaluate as well as the potential risks and mistakes to avoid when planning and constructing concrete pavement. It is a comprehensive resource that will be especially useful for stakeholders in developing countries.

AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures, 1993

AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures, 1993
Author: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Publisher: AASHTO
Total Pages: 622
Release: 1993
Genre: Pavements
ISBN: 1560510552

Design related project level pavement management - Economic evaluation of alternative pavement design strategies - Reliability / - Pavement design procedures for new construction or reconstruction : Design requirements - Highway pavement structural design - Low-volume road design / - Pavement design procedures for rehabilitation of existing pavements : Rehabilitation concepts - Guides for field data collection - Rehabilitation methods other than overlay - Rehabilitation methods with overlays / - Mechanistic-empirical design procedures.

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance
Author: Norbert Delatte
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2007-09-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203961080

Addressing the interactions between the different design and construction variables and techniques this book illustrates best practices for constructing economical, long life concrete pavements. The book proceeds in much the same way as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for concrete pavement solutions are outlined. The desired performance and behaviour parameters are identified. Next, appropriate materials are outlined and the most suitable concrete proportions determined. The design can be completed, and then the necessary construction steps for translating the design into a durable facility are carried out. Although the focus reflects highways as the most common application, special features of airport, industrial, and light duty pavements are also addressed. Use is made of modeling and performance tools such as HIPERPAV and LTPP to illustrate behavior and performance, along with some case studies. As concrete pavements are more complex than they seem, and the costs of mistakes or of over-design can be high, this is a valuable book for engineers in both the public and private sectors.

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance
Author: Norbert Delatte
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2018-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482288486

Addressing the interactions between the different design and construction variables and techniques this book illustrates best practices for constructing economical, long life concrete pavements. The book proceeds in much the same way as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for concrete pavement solutions are outlined. The desired performance and behaviour parameters are identified. Next, appropriate materials are outlined and the most suitable concrete proportions determined. The design can be completed, and then the necessary construction steps for translating the design into a durable facility are carried out. Although the focus reflects highways as the most common application, special features of airport, industrial, and light duty pavements are also addressed. Use is made of modeling and performance tools such as HIPERPAV and LTPP to illustrate behavior and performance, along with some case studies. As concrete pavements are more complex than they seem, and the costs of mistakes or of over-design can be high, this is a valuable book for engineers in both the public and private sectors.

Pavement Cracking

Pavement Cracking
Author: Imad L. Al-Qadi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 932
Release: 2008-07-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203882199

Internationally, much attention is given to causes, prevention, and rehabilitation of cracking in concrete, flexible, and composite pavements. The Sixth RILEMInternational Conference on Cracking in Pavements (Chicago, June 16-18, 2008) provided a forum for discussion of recent developments and research results.This book is a collection of papers fr

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance, Second Edition

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance, Second Edition
Author: Norbert J. Delatte
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2014-05-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466575107

This second edition of Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance provides a solid foundation for pavement engineers seeking relevant and applicable design and construction instruction. It relies on general principles instead of specific ones, and incorporates illustrative case studies and prime design examples to highlight the material. It presents a thorough understanding of materials selection, mixture proportioning, design and detailing, drainage, construction techniques, and pavement performance. It also offers insight into the theoretical framework underlying commonly used design procedures as well as the limits of the applicability of the procedures. All chapters have been updated to reflect recent developments, including some alternative and emerging design technologies that improve sustainability. What’s New in the Second Edition: The second edition of this book contains a new chapter on sustainability, and coverage of mechanistic-empirical design and pervious concrete pavements. RCC pavements are now given a new chapter. The text also expands the industrial pavement design chapter. Outlines alternatives for concrete pavement solutions Identifies desired performance and behavior parameters Establishes appropriate materials and desired concrete proportions Presents steps for translating the design into a durable facility The book highlights significant innovations such as one is two-lift concrete pavements, precast concrete pavement systems, RCC pavement, interlocking concrete pavers, thin concrete pavement design, and pervious concrete. This text also addresses pavement management, maintenance, rehabilitation, and overlays.

An Introduction to Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement

An Introduction to Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in roller compacted concrete pavement for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. MATERIALS USED FOR RCC PAVEMENTS 3. DESIGN APPROACHES FOR RCC PAVEMENTS 4. CONSTRUCTION OF RCC PAVEMENTS 5. RCC PAVERS 6. OTHER IMPORTANT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS 7. PAVING OPERATIONS 8. CONCLUSION.