Complete general construction conewago enterprises, inc. What is the difference between roller compacted concrete and conventional concrete. We are a volunteer industry trade association supporting research and promotion of rollercompacted concrete pavement to improve the quality of rcc pavements and expand their use in a responsible and sustainable manner. Table of contents chapter one portland cement concrete pavement. With a long history of good performance on heavy duty pavements concrete pavement, placed more efficiently no slump, low water content consistency of cement treated base placed by asphalt pavers compacted with vibratory rollers no forms no reinforcing steel no. This guide provides owneragencies, contractors, materials suppliers, and others with a thorough introduction to roller compacted concrete rcc and its many paving applications. Rollercompacted concrete, or rcc, takes its name from the construction method used to build it. Today, rcc is used for any type of industrial or heavyduty pavement. Roller compacted concrete rcc is an economical, fastconstruction candidate for many pavement applications. In advances in pavement design through fullscale accelerated pavement testing. Information science publications rcc pavement council.
A guide for design and construction of rollercompacted concrete. The rcc pavement council is a volunteer industry trade association representing the interest of those involved with the construction of roller compacted concrete pavements. Said kenai, in waste and supplementary cementitious materials in concrete, 2018. Fhwa office of asset management, pavements, and construction. Thickness design of rollercompacted concrete pavements. An evolutionary approach to formulate the compressive.
Concrete pavement design, construction, and performance. September 27, 20 credits earned on completion of this course will be reported to aia ces for aia members. Roller compacted concrete pavement employs a concrete paving technology that involves laydown and compaction of a zeroslump concrete mixture using equipment similar to that used in placement and compaction of asphaltic concrete pavement. Guide to roller compacted concrete pavements reported by aci committee 327 wayne s.
This paper evaluates use of slag materials in roller compacted concrete rcc pavements. Nearly all concrete pavements constructed by indot are of this type. This construction method is able to apply to concrete. The standard means of placing rccp is by first being placed through a standard or high density paver and subsequently compacted by a nonvibratory or vibratory roller. Rcc shall be proportioned, mixed, placed, compacted and cured. However in roller compacted concrete rcc, road rollers are used for compaction. Roller compacted concrete pavement aci compilation, no 8 isbn.
Rcc pavement council rollercompacted concrete pavement. Rollercompacted concrete rcc is a relatively stiff or zero slump concrete mixture that is compacted by vibratory rollers. The permeability of roller compacted concrete pavement is largely dependent on the voids in the compacted roller compacted concrete and the porosity of the mortar matrix. Roller compacted concrete pavement rccp is a dry mix that is rigid enough to bear the weight of 20 ton rollers and stiff enough to be compacted by high density pavers.
These qualities have taken roller compacted concrete from specialized applications to mainstream pavement. Roller compacted concrete webinar national ready mixed. Roller compacted concrete pavement aci compilation, no 8 9789997374509. Roller compacted concrete rcc was originally limited to the subbase of roads and airfield pavements, being called lean concrete or dry lean concrete. Roller compacted concrete for low cost roads concrete for. These qualities have taken rollercompacted concrete from specialized applications to mainstream pavement.
A concrete pavement is only as good as the grade on which the pavement is placed. Investigation of roller compacted concrete for use in pavements. Txdot specifications 2014 english special specifications. These characteristics make rollercompacted concrete simple, fast, and economical.
Rollercompacted concrete has the same basic ingredient as conventional concrete. Rcc is mainly used for the construction of massive. Experiences with roller compacted concrete in kansas by lisa harris w hen paving a road or street, two common choices for the material are asphalt and poured concrete. Rollercompacted concrete pavement rcc mixtures require compaction with the use of vibratory, tamper bar screeds, and typically but not always with either static or vibratory rollers to achieve a target density. Other types of concrete pavement include roller compacted concrete rcc and pervious or porous concrete, which are generally used for specialized industrial or parking lot applications. Rollercompacted concrete pavement employs a concrete paving technology that involves laydown and compaction of a zeroslump concrete mixture using equipment similar to that used in placement and compaction of asphaltic concrete pavement. By using these construction techniques, the potential exists to save onethird or more of the cost of. To further its achievement of quality, innovation, and excellence, the leaders of the new worldclass caterpillar manufacturing facility in athens, georgia, usa, chose to enhance its equipment staging area with a tough, economical new generation of roller compacted concrete rcc compacted concrete pavement ccp. The book considers planning and design, materials and. Guide specification for construction of rollercompacted concrete pavements 1.
Jan 01, 2003 a book of broad interest to professionals, dam engineers and managers, and to organizations responsible for dam development and management, rcc dams offers a topical account of the design and operation of roller compacted concrete dams, describing the latest developments and innovative technologies in the field. Roller compacted concrete pavement is best described as a zero slump concrete that is placed with standard or highdensity paving equipment and consolidatedcompacted using steeldrum or rubbertired rollers to achieve a. Rollercompacted concrete an overview sciencedirect topics. This type of concrete has become very popular due to the fact that it is a simple material to produce and because it can be placed fast while producing a great surface. Acpa provided planning and logistical support for both groups. May 01, 2017 what is the difference between roller compacted concrete and conventional concrete.
Chapter 48 roller compacted concrete ice manual of highway. Therefore rcc could be considered as a new pavement construction material rather than a. Pdf roller compacted concrete pavements reinforced with. Generally concrete pavement construction involves the production of pavement quality concrete, placed on a prepared base using a paver and compacted with vibrators. Aug 08, 2016 to further its achievement of quality, innovation, and excellence, the leaders of the new worldclass caterpillar manufacturing facility in athens, georgia, usa, chose to enhance its equipment staging area with a tough, economical new generation of roller compacted concrete rcc compacted concrete pavement ccp. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Design and evaluation of twolayer system roller compacted concrete. Guide for rollercompacted concrete pavements by dale. Most published laboratory test results have indicated that the frost resistance and particularly the deicer saltscale resistance. Mix design of roller compacted concrete pavement using steel slag byproducts.
Cempave rcc is simple, fast and economical to install as it doesnt contain any steel reinforcement, neither does it require formwork or finishing. Each material has its pros and cons in terms of cost, maintenance, and longevity. Its placed with conventional or highdensity asphalt paving equipment,then compacted with rollers. This impressive production rate was achieved while keeping the adjacent lanes open to traffic.
This webinar will introduce specifiers to roller compacted concrete. Therefore, the use of rollercompacted concrete pavement rccp in road problems is widespread. Frost durability of rollercompacted concrete pavements pca on. Peltz group llc andale construction company branscome companies bos concrete calumet civil contractors, inc. Rollercompacted concrete rcc shall consist of aggregate, portland cement, possibly other supplementary cementing materials fly ash, slag and silica fume and water. Roller compacted concrete, or rcc, takes its name from the construction method used it is placed by modified asphalt paving equipment, but.
Rollercompacted concrete use for pavements is relatively recent and the technology is. In this study, field test investigation is conducted on rollercompacted concrete pavement rccp. This document provides a guideline specification useful for developing project specifications for roller compacted concrete rcc as an exposed rcc pavement surface, that may or may not be diamond ground for smoothness andor texture. Roller compacted concrete rcc is a zeroslump concrete consisting of densegraded aggregate and sand, cementitious materials, and water. The performance of rccp is similar to concrete pavements in. Therefore, it is most affected by mixture proportioning, method of placement and degree of compaction. Raising concrete slabs with cement slurry systems for project 629472001 in baylor county. Rcc does not involve the use of internal vibration that typically is used to consolidate concrete used in conventional paving.
Rcc has the same basic ingredients as conventional concrete. This guide provides owneragencies, contractors, materials suppliers, and others with a thorough introduction to rollercompacted concrete rcc and its many paving applications. Roller compacted concrete pavement rccp refers to concrete pavement that is placed and compacted in a manner similar to asphalt pavement. Roller compacted concrete, rcc ag peltz group, llc. Therefore, the use of roller compacted concrete pavement rccp in road problems is widespread. Rollercompacted concrete rcc is a special dry concrete with zero slump made from the same constituents as ordinary concrete but with low cement content. Mechanical performance of roller compacted concrete pavement containing crumb rubber and nano silica. The growth of rollercompacted concrete pavement use in cold climate regions often is impeded by concerns regarding its ability to resist frost attack.
Design and construction of rollercompacted concrete pavements. These characteristics make roller compacted concrete simple, fast, and economical. Difference between roller compacted concrete and conventional. This guide for rollercompacted concrete pavements is a product of the national concrete pavement technology center national cp tech center at iowa state universitys institute for transportation, with funding from the portland cement association. Rollercompacted concrete rcc is an economical, fastconstruction candidate for many pavement applications. Frost durability of rollercompacted concrete pavements. Roller compacted concrete pavement rccp is the product of a relatively new concrete paving technology in which a zeroslump portland cement concrete mixture is spread with modified asphalt pavers and compacted with vibratory and rubbertired rollers. Guide specification for construction of roller compacted concrete pavements 1.
Rollercompacted concrete pavement rccp provides a lowerquality. But unlike conventional concrete, its a drier mixstiff enough. A book of broad interest to professionals, dam engineers and managers, and to organizations responsible for dam development and management, rcc dams offers a topical account of the design and operation of roller compacted concrete dams, describing the latest developments and innovative technologies in the field. Norfolk southern selects roller compacted concrete.
The growth of roller compacted concrete pavement use in cold climate regions often is impeded by concerns regarding its ability to resist frost attack. Slag materials were subjected to physical and chemical laboratory testing to determine their engineering properties. Rollercompacted concrete rcc or rolled concrete rollcrete is a special blend of concrete that has essentially the same ingredients as conventional concrete but in different ratios, and increasingly with partial substitution of fly ash for portland cement. Rollercompacted concrete rcc is a durable, economical paving material for. The rcc pavement council supports research and promotion to improve the quality of rcc pavements and expand their use in a responsible and sustainable manner.
For pavement applications, the concrete is usually placed with an asphalt paver, and densified by compacting with, a vibrating roller. Roller compacted concrete rcc is a special dry concrete with zero slump made from the same constituents as ordinary concrete but with low cement content. Roller compacted concrete rcc shall consist of aggregate, portland cement, possibly other supplementary cementing materials fly ash, slag and silica fume and water. Since traditional storage and disposal strategies are neither environmentally friendly nor sustainable, their reuse as alternate materials can be economically and ecologically beneficial in various engineering and construction applications. Rollercompacted concrete rcc material properties acpa wiki. Roller compacted concrete pavement was developed from cement stabilized materials and is compacted noslump concrete with vibratory roller.
Guide specification for construction of rollercompacted. The proposed procedure is also applicable to mixed traffic loading. This report covers the present state of the art for rollercompacted concrete pavements. Accelerated pavement testing experiment of a pavement made of fiberreinforced rollercompacted concrete. Typically, rollercompacted concrete has been used for heavy duty. The tech brief discusses rcc pavement uses and provides information on rcc mixtures and construction of rcc pavements.
The construction and maintenance of roads pavement was a critical problem in the last years. Rollercompacted concrete pavement rccp is the product of a relatively new concrete paving technology in which a zeroslump portland cement concrete mixture is spread with modified asphalt pavers and compacted with vibratory and rubbertired rollers. Technical brief on rollercompacted concrete pavement. This guide for rollercompacted concrete pavements is a product of the national concrete pavement. Rollercompacted concrete pavements were first used in the 1970s for stabilization of logging roads in the us and canada. With its placement and quickset advantages, the use of roller compacted concrete is gaining fresh energy among contractors and road agencies. Simplified design of rollercompacted concrete composite. This guide for roller compacted concrete pavements is a product of the national concrete pavement technology center national cp tech center at iowa state universitys institute for transportation, with funding from the portland cement association. Rollercompacted concrete pavements as exposed wearing surface version 1.
Plain jointed concrete pavement has no reinforcing steel but is longitudinal constructed with transverse joints joints from edge of pavement to edge of pavement. The partial substitution of fly ash for portland cement is an important aspect of rcc dam construction because the heat generated by. We are a volunteer industry trade association supporting research and promotion of roller compacted concrete pavement to improve the quality of rcc pavements and expand their use in a responsible and sustainable manner. Roller compacted concrete rcc or rolled concrete rollcrete is a special blend of concrete that has essentially the same ingredients as conventional concrete but in different ratios, and increasingly with partial substitution of fly ash for portland cement. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Roller compacted concrete pavement is best described as a zero slump concrete that is placed with standard or highdensity paving equipment and consolidated compacted using steeldrum or rubbertired rollers to achieve a durable, wear resistant surface. The 50,500 square yards of rollercompacted concrete pavement txdot ss3253 was placed in a 3week period averaging nearly. Roller compacted concrete pavement aci compilation. Subbase is a foundation course that is placed and compacted on a prepared subgrade. Roller compacted concrete rcc pavement contractors. The compressive strength f c is the key characteristic of the rccp caused to significant impact on the cost of production. This guide describes rcc and how it works as a paving material, how it compares to concrete pavement, its common uses and benefits, and potential limitations compared. However, in recent years its use in commercial areas and for local streets and highways has been increasing.
It has traditionally been used for pavements carrying heavy loads in lowspeed areas because of its relatively course surface. Roller compacted concrete pavements reinforced with steel. The densely graded aggregates used in roller compacted concrete mixtures help the concrete achieve high levels of compressive strength. Information science books are accessible in forms and published where as many others are still located in the control of. Concrete pavements transportation research board webinar 2.
Mix design of roller compacted concrete pavement using. Rcc selected to meet the demanding pavement needs for this intermodal facility. Cemex cempave roller compacted concrete rcc is an innovative, value engineered pavement, combining the strength and durability of concrete with ease of construction of an asphalt. Certificates of completion for both aia members and nonaia members are available upon request. The low wcm of roller compacted concrete mixtures produces a lowporosity cement matrix that also contributes to the high compressive strength of the concrete. This tech brief presents an overview of the best practices for rollercompacted concrete pavement. A study on performance of rollercompacted concrete for pavement. It has proven to be a very effective heavy duty pavement that can stand up to harsh climates, heavy wheel loads and difficult operating conditions. Alphabetical list of rcc contractors click name for website a. Now, in some parts of kansas, there is a third option.
Prestressed and precast concrete pavements are used for similar applications as conventional concrete pavements, but have been used infrequently. Publication details pavements federal highway administration. We place it with highdensity specialized paving equipment, then compact it with rollers. Because it contains a relatively small amount of water, it cannot be placed by the same methods used for conventional slump concrete. Frost durability of roller compacted concrete pavements pca on. Having characteristics of both asphalt and concrete pavements, rcc is best described as a third pavement choice. In this chapter, the importance of subgrade preparation, the various.
This report covers the present state of the art for roller compacted concrete pavements. Design and construction of rollercompacted concrete. Provides for grinding concrete pavement roadway to provide ride characteristics necessary for installation of a weigh in motion wim system. Experiences with roller compacted concrete in kansas. Roller compacted concrete use for pavements is relatively recent and the technology is still evolving. This tech brief presents an overview of the best practices for roller compacted concrete pavement.
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