CONCRETE PAVEMENT ENGINEERING

In the last two decades, Poland has experienced intensive development of the motorway and expressway network, which emphasizes the importance of choosing appropriate pavements. Concrete pavements are a key solution, ensuring safety and long-term road operation.

• Modern technology of concrete pavement construction
• Advanced methods for quality assurance and control
• Examples of solutions in terms of materials and technologies
• Results of diagnostic tests of concrete pavements in Poland
• Illustrations from construction sites of expressways using specialized machines
• Long-term operational suitability without the need for repairs
• Suitable for intensive heavy vehicle traffic (KR5-KR7)

The author presents a comprehensive approach to the construction of concrete pavements, taking into account the latest methods and technologies. The book contains numerous examples of material and technological solutions, as well as the results of diagnostic tests of concrete pavements in Poland. All this is illustrated with photographs from construction sites of expressways, carried out using the latest specialized machines and equipment.

The advantages of concrete pavements are revealed in their long-term operational suitability without the need for frequent repairs, which is particularly important with high traffic loads. The publication focuses on pavements of motor vehicle roads that are adapted to intensive heavy vehicle traffic, classified in Poland as KR5 to KR7. The principles of concrete pavement engineering presented in the book can also be applied to lower traffic loads, providing general guidelines for pavements with lower traffic categories.

This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for professionals involved in road construction, including decision-makers, managers, investors, designers, contractors and maintenance services. It will also be of interest to students specializing in road construction. The author used his extensive experience as a researcher and consultant, participating in the design and evaluation of materials for pavements, the diagnosis of facilities and the development of research methods, especially in the context of concrete expressways and motorways. The publication is a compendium of the latest knowledge about concrete pavements, covering research, design, execution and operation aspects. Its value is enhanced by the fact that the content is based on original research papers by the author and his lectures at one of the leading universities in the USA.