CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID
PAVEMENT
RIGID PAVEMENT
INTRODUCTION
1. Concrete slab on top of base course.
2. Rigid due to its nature to not deflect under a traffic load.
3. Concrete slab constructed in rectangular segment.
4. Thickness depends on design load but tipically around
150mm-300mm with concrete grade of 20, 25 or 40.
5. High initial cost but long lifespan and low maintainance
frequency.
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RIGID PAVEMENT
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RIGID
VS FLEXIBLE
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RIGID PAVEMENT
MATERIALS
1. Concrete
2. Reinforcement (rebar)
3. Waterproof layer.
4. Joint
5. Joint filler/sealer
6. Additive.
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RIGID PAVEMENT
ADVANTAGES
1. Rigid (not bend when load is applied)
2. Provide excellent smooth surface for driving.
3. Can deal with very heavy traffic.
4. Considering their life span, maintenance cost etc, its
cheaper than bituminous roads.
5. Long life span.
6. Can be used as base course after end of life span.
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RIGID PAVEMENT
ADVANTAGES
7. Doesnt require aggregates and cement heating .
8. Working with cement concrete is much easier and safer
RIGID PAVEMENT
DISADVANTAGES
1. High initial investment.
2. Lots of joints means lots of weak spot.
3. 28 days curing is required after completion before they
can be opened to traffic.
4. The surface will wear after sometime and become
slippery.
5. Produce loud noise when vehicle passing.
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RIGID PAVEMENT
TYPES
1. Mass concrete / UnReinforced Concrete (URC)
2. Joined reinforced concrete (JRC)
3. Continuous reinforced concrete (CRCP)
4. Pre-stress concrete (PSC)
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URC
1. Unreinforced mass concrete
pavements consist of a
system of rectangular panels
connected together by
transverse and longitudinal
joints.
2. A concrete slab without
reinforcement steel
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URC
3. Have a transverse connection every 5 m to prevent
cracking
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JRC
1. Jointed Reinforced
Concrete Pavements
(JRCP) contain steel mesh
reinforcement
2. Constructed in a similar
manner to URC
pavements.
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JRC
2. The reinforcement provides two functions;
i.
Controls cracking
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JRC
Typical JRC spec for long slab and short slab
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CRCP
1. CRCP is a type of Portland cement concrete pavement
reinforced with steel rebars throughout its length.
2. Do not require any transverse contraction joints.
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CRCP
3. May cost slightly more than JRC or URC due to
increased quantities of steel but design thinner than
URC.
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cracks.
4. Steel corrosion & rupture across transverse cracks.
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PUNCH OUT
SPALLING
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PSC
1. Precast pavement components are fabricated or
assembled offsite, transported to the project site, and
installed on a prepared foundation.
2. Compressive stress is induced in longitudinal and
transverse directions prior to the application of a live
load.
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PSC
3. Pavements may be pre-stressed using :
i.
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PSC placement
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MANUAL
MECHANICAL
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MANUAL METHOD
1. Prepare base course
2. Side form constructed
3. Hand place reinforcing bar (for JRC & CRCP)
i.
iii. Tying LB to TB
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MANUAL METHOD
5. Place concrete (PCC)
6. PCC consolidation.
7. Place tie bars (for URC and JRC)
8. Finishing
9. PCC curing.
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Concrete retainer
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
1. There are four main types of transverse joints:
i.
Contraction joints
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
2. Contraction & Expansion joints;
i.
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
3. Warping joints;
i.
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
4. Construction joints;
i.
or expansion joint.
ii. If its not possible, a construction joint can be used.
iii. No relative movement is permitted across the joint.
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TRANSVERSE JOINTS
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LONGITUDINAL JOINTS
1. Longitudinal joints may also be required to counteract
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URC
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JRCP
4. Load Transfer: Dowel bars and reinforcing steel. Dowel bars assist in load transfer
across transverse joints while reinforcing steel assists in load transfer across mid-panel
cracks.
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CRCP
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