International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 05 | May 2024
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Precast Concrete Pavement with their application and benefits. 1
Er. Deshpande Satish Avinash, Master of Technology Scholar in Construction Technology and Management (CTM), ‘Jan Nayak Choudhary Devi Lal Memorial College of Engineering’, Sirsa, affiliated to Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India
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Er. Janardan Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Head of Civil Engineering Department, ‘Jan Nayak Chaudhary Devi
Lal Memorial College of Engineering’, Sirsa, Haryana, India. ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - A brief about the “Precast Concrete Pavement
rapid building and restoration of damaged pavement. By allowing for the completion of the construction or repair work at night, traffic congestion can be avoided during the day. PCP pavement construction differs significantly from CIP pavement construction in terms of the basic construction process. At a casting yard, pavement panels with the necessary dimensions and shapes are cast. After that, the panels are given the necessary amount of time to cure in the yard. After the panels have reached the necessary level of strength, they are moved to the construction location. A suitable foundation is created onsite, with a leveling course added to the base course to ensure even support for the PCP panels when they are installed. After placing the panels in their designated position, they are connected using dowel bars.
(PCP) Technology” that has been discussed further in the paper publication, along with its applications and benefits. At that time, the said technology was believed to be a matter of technical curiosity, that is, to investigate if the PCP technology was technically feasible. No serious attempts or efforts were made then to develop the technology as an entirely cost-effective pavement rehabilitation strategy and to implement the technology on a production basis. However, the urgency of the need for new technologies in the face of aging roadways and the increasing need for timely repair and rehabilitation cannot be overstated. As more and more roadways are reaching maturity and the need for timely repair and restoration becomes acute and urgent need, highway agencies are looking for new technologies that will result in shorter lane closures and long-life pavements that are more economical over the total life cycle and do not require significant interventions for repair or restoration during their entire service life.
1.1 Types of Concrete Pavement The following various types of concrete pavement are constructed worldwide:
Key Words: Concrete, Precast Concrete Pavement, Cast-In-Place Pavement, Applications of PCP, Benefits of PCP
1.1.1 Plain Jointed Concrete Pavement (PJCP)
PJCP is a type of concrete pavement that does not have any reinforcement. The pavement is provided with saw-cuts at suitable distances to define the pavement panel size, but there are no dowel bars provided at these joints. This type of pavement is suitable only for pavements with less traffic intensity and where heavy vehicles are not expected.
1. INTRODUCTION Pavement, the lifeline of any country, is a critical factor that fuels its growth. In a vast country like India, roads are the arteries that connect remote areas with more developed urban regions. With India boasting the secondlargest road network in the world, spanning over 59,00,000 kilometers, the significance of pavement technology becomes even more pronounced. Urban areas have seen a significant rise in traffic recently, which makes road construction and maintenance challenging. While bituminous pavement can be built quickly, it needs to be maintained often. Conversely, concrete pavement requires very little maintenance but takes a very long time to construct. Another aspect for improvement with cast-inplace concrete pavement (CIP) is having the probability of quality compromise due to execution challenges.
1.1.2 Jointed Concrete Pavement (JCP)
JCP is a concrete pavement type that does not possess any reinforcement within the panel; however, it is connected by dowel bars. These panels are saw-cut after 24 hours of casting to define the crack development path. The saw cuts, which later develop to be the joints of the pavement, are provided with additional plain MS dowel bars to facilitate load transfer between adjacent panels. The presence of the dowel bars enables the pavement to allow heavy traffic and high traffic intensities.
1.1.3 Joint Reinforced Concrete Pavement (JRCP):
JRCP is a concrete pavement type that is provided not only with plain MS dowel bars but also with additional reinforcement in the panels. This reinforcement improves the flexural strength of the pavement. The spacing of the transverse joint is up to 15 m, and cracks are allowed in the pavement. The reinforcement present in the pavement
Moreover, the extended duration of traffic diversion causes a rise in the probability of traffic congestion and accidents. In order to address the issue, PCP technology is being utilized and is rapidly gaining popularity around the globe. The use of this technology enables high-quality,
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