Title: TEXAS TESTS PRECAST FOR SPEED AND USABILITY
Abstract: Precast pavement, rapidly gaining attention in the transportation industry, uses a thinner prestressed slab than conventional concrete while providing equivalent high-performance and durability. Perhaps even better, precast concrete can minimize or even eliminate some problems common to conventional concrete paving such as built-in curl, strength loss, and inadequate air entrainment. This article reports on a study co-sponsored by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) that aimed to investigate the feasibility of using precast concrete for pavements. At the conclusion of the study researchers developed a concept for precast concrete pavement and recommended testing the concept through pilot projects. In March 2002, TDOT completed the first pilot project on a frontage road near Georgetown, Texas, the findings of which are described here in detail.
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
Access and Citation
Cited By Count: 9
AI Researcher Chatbot
Get quick answers to your questions about the article from our AI researcher chatbot