Publications
The CP Tech Center is committed to producing quality publications to help move innovative and well-tested concrete paving technologies and information into the hands of people who can benefit from them. View the CP Tech Center's
Information About the Center
- Concrete Pavement Reporter E-News
- Introduction to the CP Tech Center (151 kb *pdf)
- PCC Center 5-Year Report (951 kb *pdf)
Publications from Research
- “CP Road Map”
The Concrete Pavement (CP) Road Map is a comprehensive and strategic plan for concrete pavement research that will guide the investment of research dollars for the next several years. It will result in technologies and systems that help the concrete pavement community meet the paving needs of today, and the as-yet unimagined paving challenges of tomorrow. In short, the CP Road Map will result in a new generation of concrete pavements for the 21st century. - Guide to Concrete Overlay Solutions
This guide provides the key elements of the 6 major types of concrete overlays along with specifics on materials, typical sections, and important construction elements. 2-page summaries of each type are also available. - Integrated Materials and Construction Practices
for Concrete Pavement: A State-of-the-Practice Manual
At the heart of all concrete pavement projects is the concrete itself. This manual is intended as both a training tool and a reference to help concrete paving engineers, quality control personnel, specifiers, contractors, suppliers, technicians, and tradespeople bridge the gap between recent research and practice regarding optimizing the performance of concrete for pavements. Specifically, it will help readers do the following:- Understand concrete pavement construction as a complex, integrated system involving several discrete practices that interrelate and affect one another in various ways.
- Understand and implement technologies, tests, and best practices to identify materials, concrete properties, and construction practices that are known to optimize concrete performance.
- Recognize factors that lead to premature distress in concrete, and learn how to avoid or reduce those factors.
- Quickly access how-to and troubleshooting information
- CP Tech Center Project Booklet (8.8 mb *pdf)
- Tech Briefs
- The Concrete Pavement Road Map (800 kb *pdf)
- Concrete Solutions for Quieter Pavements on Existing Roadways (548 kb *pdf)
- Research Project Reports
- Tech Transfer Summaries
- Proceedings for the International Workshop on Sustainable Development and Concrete Technology
Training and Education Publications
The CP Tech Center works with a committee of industry, public agency, and university representatives to identify priority topics and develop targeted publications to ensure they are useful and accurate.
- Integrated Materials and Construction Practices
for Concrete Pavement: A State-of-the-Practice Manual
At the heart of all concrete pavement projects is the concrete itself. This manual is intended as both a training tool and a reference to help concrete paving engineers, quality control personnel, specifiers, contractors, suppliers, technicians, and tradespeople bridge the gap between recent research and practice regarding optimizing the performance of concrete for pavements. Specifically, it will help readers do the following:- Understand concrete pavement construction as a complex, integrated system involving several discrete practices that interrelate and affect one another in various ways.
- Understand and implement technologies, tests, and best practices to identify materials, concrete properties, and construction practices that are known to optimize concrete performance.
- Recognize factors that lead to premature distress in concrete, and learn how to avoid or reduce those factors.
- Quickly access how-to and troubleshooting information
- Concrete Paving
Training and Field Reference for Preventing Common Problems (2.2 mb *pdf)
This Concrete Paving Reference helps get basic construction information into the hands of paving crews. The reference contains numerous illustrated subtopics and includes step-by-step recommended construction procedures, as well as precautions and tips for troubleshooting common problems. This document is excellent as a training, reference, and quality control tool for foremen, crew leaders, and crews. - Concrete
Pavement Construction Basics Tech Note (1.3 mb *pdf)
This Tech Note is a 24-page booklet with in-depth explanations and detailed illustrations on a variety of topics. It includes all basic concrete paving principles, practices, and troubleshooting tips. The document is a convenient, reliable resource for engineers and superintendents. It is also useful for workshop leaders in developing their own training programs. - English-Spanish Pocket Dictionary of Construction and Safety Terms (1 mb *pdf)
This pocket dictionary provides English and Spanish translations of common construction and safety terms and phrases, along with illustrations. This document can be used for training or reference on the jobsite to help address the communication, productivity, and safety issues associated with the growing number of Hispanics in the concrete paving workforce in the United States.
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