OBJECTIVE AND APPLICABILITY

This Procedure describes the method of execution of Roller Compacted Concrete in

sloped layers.
1. DEFINITION

The slope-poured RCC must have the same composition as the one poured in
horizontal layers, and should follow the requirements established on the Technical
Specifications.
On pouring the RCC sloped, formwork height will be determined according to the
work planning.
The slope inclination will be determined on the experimental track or on the
cofferdam, and should be within 1:5 and 1:30 (V:H).

2. VOLUME OF SLOPED RCC

As a matter of illustration, table 2 shows the RCC volumes for sloped layers with 1:10
inclination, for different block widths (20 m, 40 m, 60 m, 80 m and 100 m) and RCC
thicknesses from 0.30 m through 3.00 m.
These volumes allow block widths to be planned according to the production capacity
of the concrete plant and the concrete setting. Sloped layers should be poured onto the
underlying layer with the concrete before it finishes setting. Setting retardant additives may
be used to increase time intervals between layers.
If pouring is interrupted, the slope of the layer under execution must be carefully
prepared with compaction, and work should be resumed as prescribed in the item.

Volume (m³)
Layer RCC Thickness Slope Slope Length Block Width (m)
20 40 60 80 100
1 0.30 3.0 18 36 54 72 90
2 0.30+0.30+0.60 6.0 36 72 108 144 180
3 0.60+0.30=0.90 9.0 54 90 126 162 198
4 0.90+0.30=1.20 12.0 72 144 216 286 360
5 1.20+0.30=1.50 15.0 90 180 270 360 450
1:10
6 1.50+0.30=1.80 18.0 108 216 324 432 540
7 1.80+0.30=2.10 21.0 126 252 378 504 630
8 2.10+0.30=2.40 24.0 144 288 432 576 720
9 2.40+0.30=2.70 27.0 162 324 486 648 810
10 2.70+0.30=3.00 30.0 180 360 540 720 900
Table 2-a

Figures 2-b and 2-c show the pouring procedure for sloped layers, for a formwork
2.10 m high, with a 1:10 inclination and block width equal to L.
On the upstream face, conventional concrete will be poured as shown in the
drawings.
 Table 2-b Sloped pouring schematic

Table 2-c – Slope pouring schematic

3. SLOPE INCLINATION

The slope is defined based on the concrete volume necessary to cover a sub-layer,
and the work’s RCC production capacity, in such a way as to prevent an RCC sloped layer
coverage to be delayed, which would entail excessive exposure of the joint. Tests made
on an experimental track should validate the inclination of this slope as well as the
maximum tolerable exposure time for the joint between sub-layers.
The topography team marks the final design elevation for the layer, and the
elevations of sloped layers, according to the predefined slope and easily viewable points
for the production team, using paint, through all sloped layers along the formwork.
Topographical marking is performed with level and line marking instruments, and should
be made on the upstream and downstream formwork.

Picture 3-a

Picture 3-b
Picture 3-c

Picture 3-d

Picture 3-e
 Picture 3-f

Picture 3-g

3.1. END-OF-SLOPE WEDGE

The wedge formation at the end of the slope is inherent to this process of RCC
pouring.
On this wedge, there is the risk of segregation, which may allow the passage of water
if it is continued (pictures 3-h. and 3-i), and also of smashing of large aggregate particles
during vibrating roller action (pictures 3-j and 3-k).
 Picture 3-h Picture 3-i

Picture 3-j Picture 3-k

The RCC wedge at the foot of the slope may be corrected by systematically using
cradling mortar (pictures 3-l and 3-m).

Picture 3-l Picture 3-m

The mortar should always be poured with at least 10 cm spacing at the foot of the
slope. While covering this wedge, mortar should be poured over the wedge forming a
sandwich (Pictures 3-n and 3-o).
Picture 3-n Picture 3-o