Author: Daniel Stephen Lane
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Petrographic examinations of specimens from two recently constructed concrete pavements suggested that complete consolidation of the concrete may not have been achieved. Consequently, a quantitative evaluation of the degree of consolidation in these specimens was undertaken. The pavements were of plain, jointed design with dowels for load transfer. Both projects were constructed using slip-form paving machines with spud vibrators. It was found that the entrapped void content was excessive. In both cases, the entrapped void content of the lower half of the pavement was higher than the upper half. This situation apparently occurred because the vibrators were set to ride above the preplaced dowel assemblages. In one pavement the consolidation of the upper half was adequate, but the entrapped void content of the upper half of the other pavement was also found to be excessive. The following recommendations are made: (1) During preplacement conferences and actual construction, emphasize the importance of adequate consolidation of concrete throughout the pavement, especially in the vicinity of dowel assemblages. (2) Consider alternative methods of dowel placement. Pavers with dowel bar inserters are available. (3) Investigate methods to evaluate and monitor consolidation during construction. Nuclear gauges are used for this purpose in some states although not all applications have been successful. Ultrasonic techniques show promise for this application.
Evaluation of Consolidation in Concrete Pavements
Author: Daniel Stephen Lane
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Petrographic examinations of specimens from two recently constructed concrete pavements suggested that complete consolidation of the concrete may not have been achieved. Consequently, a quantitative evaluation of the degree of consolidation in these specimens was undertaken. The pavements were of plain, jointed design with dowels for load transfer. Both projects were constructed using slip-form paving machines with spud vibrators. It was found that the entrapped void content was excessive. In both cases, the entrapped void content of the lower half of the pavement was higher than the upper half. This situation apparently occurred because the vibrators were set to ride above the preplaced dowel assemblages. In one pavement the consolidation of the upper half was adequate, but the entrapped void content of the upper half of the other pavement was also found to be excessive. The following recommendations are made: (1) During preplacement conferences and actual construction, emphasize the importance of adequate consolidation of concrete throughout the pavement, especially in the vicinity of dowel assemblages. (2) Consider alternative methods of dowel placement. Pavers with dowel bar inserters are available. (3) Investigate methods to evaluate and monitor consolidation during construction. Nuclear gauges are used for this purpose in some states although not all applications have been successful. Ultrasonic techniques show promise for this application.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Petrographic examinations of specimens from two recently constructed concrete pavements suggested that complete consolidation of the concrete may not have been achieved. Consequently, a quantitative evaluation of the degree of consolidation in these specimens was undertaken. The pavements were of plain, jointed design with dowels for load transfer. Both projects were constructed using slip-form paving machines with spud vibrators. It was found that the entrapped void content was excessive. In both cases, the entrapped void content of the lower half of the pavement was higher than the upper half. This situation apparently occurred because the vibrators were set to ride above the preplaced dowel assemblages. In one pavement the consolidation of the upper half was adequate, but the entrapped void content of the upper half of the other pavement was also found to be excessive. The following recommendations are made: (1) During preplacement conferences and actual construction, emphasize the importance of adequate consolidation of concrete throughout the pavement, especially in the vicinity of dowel assemblages. (2) Consider alternative methods of dowel placement. Pavers with dowel bar inserters are available. (3) Investigate methods to evaluate and monitor consolidation during construction. Nuclear gauges are used for this purpose in some states although not all applications have been successful. Ultrasonic techniques show promise for this application.
Relationship of Consolidation to Performance of Concrete Pavements
Author: David Whiting
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A study was made of the influence of consolidation on properties of portland cement concrete. A model acceptance sampling plan for concrete consolidation is proposed. The plan is of the inspection by variables type and requires a sample size of eight per lot. The plan provides for buyer's and seller's risks of 5 percent. The plan was field tested in Idaho and Iowa. Field testing indicated that monitoring concrete pavement consolidation is practical and economically feasible.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A study was made of the influence of consolidation on properties of portland cement concrete. A model acceptance sampling plan for concrete consolidation is proposed. The plan is of the inspection by variables type and requires a sample size of eight per lot. The plan provides for buyer's and seller's risks of 5 percent. The plan was field tested in Idaho and Iowa. Field testing indicated that monitoring concrete pavement consolidation is practical and economically feasible.
Consolidation of Concrete for Pavements, Bridge Decks, and Overlays
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
Publisher: Transportation Research Board National Research
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"This synthesis will be of special interest and usefulness to construction engineers and others seeking information on concrete consolidation. Detailed information is presented on concrete pavements, bridge decks, and overlays."--Avant-propos.
Publisher: Transportation Research Board National Research
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"This synthesis will be of special interest and usefulness to construction engineers and others seeking information on concrete consolidation. Detailed information is presented on concrete pavements, bridge decks, and overlays."--Avant-propos.
Consolidation of Concrete Pavement
Author: Dan P. Winn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Consolidation of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
Author: Denis E. Donnelly
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ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Consolidation of Concrete
Author: S. H. Gebler
Publisher:
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Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Consolidation Practices in Concrete Pavement Construction
Author: William Burl Ledbetter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Field Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Consolidation
Author: Shiraz D. Tayabji
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Self-consolidating Concrete, Applications for Slip Form Paving
Author: Kejin Wang
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Over-consolidation is often visible as longitudinal vibrator trails in the surface of concrete pavements constructed using slip-form paving. Concrete research and practice have shown that concrete material selection and mix design can be tailored to provide a good compaction without the need for vibration. However, a challenge in developing self-consolidating concrete for slip-form paving (SF SCC) is that the new SF SCC needs to possess not only excellent self-compactibility and stability before extrusion, but also sufficient "green" strength after extrusion, while the concrete is still in a plastic state. The SF SCC to be developed will not be as fluid as the conventional SCC, but it will (1) be workable enough for machine placement, (2) be self-compacting with minimum segregation, (3) hold shape after extrusion from a paver, and (4) have performance properties (strength and durability) compatible to current pavement concrete. The overall objective of this project is to develop a new type of SCC for slip-form paving to produce more workable concrete and smoother pavements, better consolidation of the plastic concrete, and higher rates of production. Phase I demonstrated the feasibility of designing a new type of SF SCC that can not only self-consolidate, but also have sufficient green strength. In this phase, a good balance between flowability and shape stability was achieved by adopting and modifying the mix design of self-consolidating concrete to provide a high content of fine materials in the fresh concrete. It was shown that both the addition of fine particles and the modification of the type of plasticizer significantly improve fresh concrete flowability. The mixes used in this phase were also found to have very good shape stability in the fresh state. Phase II will focus on developing a SF SCC mix design in the lab and a trial of the SF SCC in the field. Phase III will include field study, performance monitoring, and technology transfer.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Over-consolidation is often visible as longitudinal vibrator trails in the surface of concrete pavements constructed using slip-form paving. Concrete research and practice have shown that concrete material selection and mix design can be tailored to provide a good compaction without the need for vibration. However, a challenge in developing self-consolidating concrete for slip-form paving (SF SCC) is that the new SF SCC needs to possess not only excellent self-compactibility and stability before extrusion, but also sufficient "green" strength after extrusion, while the concrete is still in a plastic state. The SF SCC to be developed will not be as fluid as the conventional SCC, but it will (1) be workable enough for machine placement, (2) be self-compacting with minimum segregation, (3) hold shape after extrusion from a paver, and (4) have performance properties (strength and durability) compatible to current pavement concrete. The overall objective of this project is to develop a new type of SCC for slip-form paving to produce more workable concrete and smoother pavements, better consolidation of the plastic concrete, and higher rates of production. Phase I demonstrated the feasibility of designing a new type of SF SCC that can not only self-consolidate, but also have sufficient green strength. In this phase, a good balance between flowability and shape stability was achieved by adopting and modifying the mix design of self-consolidating concrete to provide a high content of fine materials in the fresh concrete. It was shown that both the addition of fine particles and the modification of the type of plasticizer significantly improve fresh concrete flowability. The mixes used in this phase were also found to have very good shape stability in the fresh state. Phase II will focus on developing a SF SCC mix design in the lab and a trial of the SF SCC in the field. Phase III will include field study, performance monitoring, and technology transfer.
Construction and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavement
Author: American Concrete Pavement Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pavements, Concrete
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description