Resources
The following are excellent resources for more information on Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements:
Resources
American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA)
The premier national association representing the concrete pavement industry, with a mission to make Portland cement concrete the material of choice for airport, highway, street, and local road pavements.
Portland Cement Association (PCA)
Founded in 1916, the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.
National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech)
The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) at Iowa State University is a national hub for concrete pavement research and technology transfer.
www.concretethinker.com
A resource to help design professionals make sustainable design a reality through the durability, versatility and energy performance of concrete.
Publications
Guide for Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center/Portland Cement Association, August, 2010, SN298, $12.00
This guide provides owner-agencies, contractors, material suppliers, and others with a thorough introduction to Roller Compacted Concrete and its many applications. Based on current research and best practices, the guide provides detailed overviews of Roller Compacted Concrete properties and materials, mixture proportioning, structural design, and production and construction considerations, plus troubleshooting guidelines and an extensive reference list for more comprehensive information.
Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements – A Study of Long Term Performance, Robert W. Piggott, P.E., March, 1999, Portland Cement Association, RP366
This report addresses the long term performance of Roller Compacted Concrete pavements under various loading applications and climatic conditions. The study focused on 34 Roller Compacted Concrete projects in the US and Canada. A synopsis of 18 of the projects is included in the report.
Downloads
Roller-Compacted Concrete: The Right Choice for Heavy-Duty Pavements, Portland Cement Association, PL397p
Production of Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements, Portland Cement Association, IS332
PCA Guide Specification for Construction of Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements, June, 2004, Portland Cement Association, IS009.01