Design and Construction of Concrete Pavements

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. CHARACTERISTICS, TYPES, AND APPLICATIONS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS Introduction Characteristics Types TEACHING UNIT 2. BASIC MATERIALS. CONCRETE FOR PAVING Introduction Key characteristics required of concrete mix for paving Cement Mixing Water Aggregates Additives Concrete Quality Control Steel-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Pavements Porous Concrete for Pavements TEACHING UNIT 3. PAVEMENT DESIGN (I). STRESS ANALYSIS Introduction Stresses and strains caused by traffic loads Pickett and Ray influence diagrams Thermal Effects on Concrete Slabs Stresses Caused by Friction with the Slab’s Bearing Surface Stresses Due to Moisture Variations Combined Effects of Traffic Loads and Thermal Gradients Use of the Finite Element Method in the Analysis of Rigid Pavements Stress Analysis Using Multilayer Systems Examples of the Application of the Finite Element Method Design of Concrete Pavements Appendix 1 TEACHING UNIT 4. PAVEMENT DESIGN (IV). OTHER ASPECTS Introduction Joints Reinforcement of concrete pavements TEACHING UNIT 5. CONSTRUCTION OF VIBRATED CONCRETE PAVEMENTS Introduction The Subgrade Concrete Pavement Placement Special Precautions During Concrete Placement Finishing Drainage Specialized Equipment Conclusions TEACHING UNIT 6. QUALITY CONTROL OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS Introduction Control of Components Control of Concrete Control of Construction Control of the Completed Project Acceptance Criteria TEACHING UNIT 7. COST ANALYSIS OF ROAD SECTIONS Introduction The IECA Road Section Cost Calculation Tool Notes on Using the Computer Tool