ACPA publishes guide for concrete pavement preservation.
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Designed to assist contractors, consultants, and agency personnel, Concrete Pavement Field Reference: Preservation and Repair guide covers fundamental preparation techniques, materials, finishing, and troubleshooting processes for most common repair and preservation procedures, including joint and crack sealing, dowel bar retrofit, and cross-stitching. Spiral-bound, 90-page resource also includes checklists, diagrams, and figures to assist in decision-making.
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ACPA Publishes Guide For Concrete Pavement Preservation, Repairs
Skokie, Illinois (April 9, 2007) - The American Concrete Pavement Association has published a field reference manual to guide and assist contractors, consultants, and agency personnel with concrete pavement preservation and repairs.
The publication, "Concrete Pavement Field Reference: Preservation and Repair," addresses issues related to the most common repair and preservation techniques for concrete pavements. This field manual aims to educate practitioners on the 'key' factors involved in extending the service life of concrete pavements.
The pocket-sized guide covers fundamental preparation techniques, materials, finishing, and possible troubleshooting processes for the most common procedures, including:
o Joint and crack sealing;
o Dowel bar retrofit;
o Cross-stitching;
o Full-depth repair;
o Partial-depth repair; and
o Diamond grinding.
This spiral-bound, 90-page resource includes checklists, diagrams, and figures to assist the reader in making decisions. The field repair guide also includes, at the outset, a series of checklists that may be used as quick reference points for each procedure. These checklists also may be downloaded from ACPA's website.
The price of the publication is $10.00 for ACPA members; $20.00 for non-members. To order, simply go online to www.pavement.com, or contact the ACPA/PCA Order Processing Dept., 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Phone: 800.868.6733. Fax: 847-966-9666. For quick reference, refer to this publication by its number, EB239P.
ACPA is the national trade association for the concrete pavement industry. The primary mission of the ACPA and its affiliated chapter/state network is to advocate the use of concrete pavements in highways, airfields, and roadways throughout the United States.
