Design and construction of concrete pavements

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. CHARACTERISTICS, TYPES AND APPLICATIONS OF CONCRETE PAVING

Introduction
Features
Typology

TEACHING UNIT 2. BASIC MATERIALS. CONCRETE FOR PAVING

Introduction
Key characteristics required of in-situ concrete for pavements
Cement
The water used for kneading
Aggregates
Additives
Concrete
Control
Steel-fibre-reinforced concrete for pavements
Porous concrete for paving

TEACHING UNIT 3. PAVEMENT DESIGN (I). STRESS ANALYSIS

Introduction
Stresses and strains caused by traffic loads
Influence diagrams by Pickett and Ray
Thermal effects on concrete slabs
Stresses caused by friction with the supporting surface of the slabs
Stresses caused by changes in humidity
Combined effects of traffic loads and thermal gradients
Application of the finite element method in the analysis of rigid pavements
Stress analysis using multilayer systems
Examples of applications of the finite element method
Design of concrete pavements
Appendix 1

TEACHING UNIT 4. FLOORING PROJECT (IV). OTHER ASPECTS

Introduction
Together
Laying concrete pavements

TEACHING UNIT 5. CONSTRUCTION OF VIBRATED CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

Introduction
The base
Concrete
Paving work
Special precautions for concrete pouring
The finish
Drainage
Specialised machinery
Conclusions

TEACHING UNIT 6. QUALITY CONTROL OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

Introduction
Component control
Concrete testing
Monitoring of the construction work
Inspection of the completed works
Acceptance criteria

TEACHING UNIT 7. COST ANALYSIS OF ROAD SECTIONS

Introduction
The IECA section cost calculation tool
Comments on the use of the IT tool