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Local Streets & Roads
Design and construction standards for streets and
roadways should provide for pavements with both
long service life and low maintenance. As a guide in
achieving this goal, this publication provides designs
that meet traffic requirements and will result in the
lowest annual cost when considering both initial construction
cost and pavement maintenance.
Following are the factors involved in the design
process for concrete streets and roads:
1. Street classification and traffic
2. Geometric design
3. Subgrades and subbases
4. Concrete quality
5. Thickness design
6. Jointing
7. Construction specifications
Several other ACPA publications, Subgrades and
Subbases for Concrete Pavements(1), Design and
Construction of Joints for Concrete Streets(2), and
Construction Specification Guideline for Concrete Streets
and Local Roads (3), discuss the details of subgrades
and subbases, jointing practices, and specifications in
much greater detail.
For more information contact J. Larson 317.872.6302
For information on the Indiana Chapter - American Concrete Pavement Association go to www.indianaconcretepavement.com
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