PORTLAND-CEMENT CONCRETE INLAY WORK IN IOWA

High maintenance costs and continuing inconvenience to the traveling public have forced Iowa to take drastic measures in resolving a long-standing problem on Interstate 80 in western Iowa. It was found necessary to remove a section of asphalt and replace it full width with a portland-cement concrete section 10 in. deep. The removal and replacement operation led to the conclusion that in the future major problems could be corrected by replacement of the 12-ft travel lane only. Construction of the 12-ft travel lane proved to be cost-effective and no major problems were encountered. Through traffic was maintained in the normal passing lane and the contractor was limited to use of the 10-ft outside shoulder only. Included are details of the reasoning leading to the decision to reconstruct the travel lane only. Minor problems associated with smoothness of ride were corrected by use of a heavier finishing machine. (Author)

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  • Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Rigid Pavement Construction. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
• Authors:
  • Calvert, George
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 15-18
• Monograph Title: Concrete overlays and inlays, effects of high temperature on concrete, and statistical techniques in construction
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 924
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Concrete finishing; Machines; Portland cement concrete; Riding qualities; Work zone traffic control
• Uncontrolled Terms: Removal; Replacing
• Geographic Terms: Iowa
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Materials; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00385232
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309036135
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: May 30 1984 12:00AM