WORKSHOP TOPIC 6. PRODUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

The workshop discussions centered on the acceptable current practices and technology, possible innovations, and research needs. Recommendations were made for the use of higher moisture contents and lower temperatures in a conventional hot-mix plant, the burning of coal in an aggregate dryer, and a state-of-the-art report on performance specifications and associated data base. Acceptable technology recommendations also included those permitting uniform width ramps on interchanges with tapered ends to be defined by paint or seal coats; standardizing repetitive dimensions on bridge designs to permit maximum reuse of forms; permitting surfaces for structural concrete to be painted with epoxy, acrylic or other plastic materials; reducing passes with lay- down equipment and permitting maximum use of vibratory rollers; re- examining restrictions on cold weather construction; developing procedures that will permit work in wet weather or in wet materials; and using nuclear density gauges and moisture gauges to minimize equipment delays. Other technological practices recommended relate to surge bins and storage bins, in-place mixing, slip-form placement of barriers, and stability of work programs. Innovations are also listed which relate to bridge deck design, roadway rock excavation, use of laser beams and line controls on excavators and pavers, and the use of emulsion for dense mats on base courses. Research needs are also indicated.

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• Authors:
  • Schmidt, R D
• Conference:
  • Conference on Optimizing the Use of Materials and Energy in Transportation Construction
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
  • Date: 1975-11-12 to 1975-11-14
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Pagination: pp 54-58
• Monograph Title: OPTIMIZING THE USE OF MATERIALS AND ENERGY IN TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 166
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Asphalt plants; Base course (Pavements); Bridge design; Bridges; Coatings; Cold weather construction; Construction equipment; Construction management; Containers; Driers (Devices); Lasers; Moisture content; Performance based specifications; Ramps; Research; Rock excavation; Slip form paving; Specifications; State of the art studies; Storage facilities; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wet conditions
• Old TRIS Terms: Aggregate drier; Storage bins; Surge bins
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Research; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149931
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM