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This paper presents information and experiences about accelerated or “fast-track” PCC paving projects from the airport pavement industry. It is based on detailed case studies that were developed from an extensive list of accelerated projects compiled from sources within the airfield paving industry, including contractors, designers, owners, and industry representatives. The key to applying accelerated paving techniques for rigid pavements lies in understanding the available strategies, and in knowing when and how these strategies should be applied. There is a range of materials that are available for accelerating pavement opening times; however, beyond the simple selection of appropriate materials lie many other strategies that can accelerate an airfield PCC paving or repair project, including thorough planning and coordination of work activities, efficient sequencing of construction steps, and application of appropriate criteria for early opening to traffic. This paper focuses on steps that can be taken during the construction phase to accelerate airfield PCC paving projects, based on the case studies that were developed under an IPRF Project, Accelerated Practices for Airfield Concrete Pavement Construction.

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07-3400

English

15p

2007

Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting

CD-ROM

Photos; References (3) ; Tables (2)

Airport operations; Airport planning; Airport runways; Airport terminals; Aviation; Concrete pavements; Construction; Construction projects; Paving; Planning methods; Portland cement concrete; Project management; Rigid pavements

Accelerated pavement tests; Accelerated paving; Fast track construction

Administration and Management; Aviation; Construction; Design; Highways; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2007 Paper #07-3400

TRIS, TRB

Feb 8 2007 8:05PM