CONCRETE
PERFORMANCE |
| Features |
Benefits |
High flexural strength
(500 to 1000 psi) (3.5 MPa to 7.0 MPa)
|
Supports heavy, repetitive loads without failure and spans
localized soft subgrade areas, whichreduces maintenance costs
and down time. |
| High compressive strength (4,000 to 10,000 psi) (28 MPa to
69 MPa) |
Withstands high concentrated loads and impacts from heavy
industrial, military, and mining applications. |
| High shear strength |
Eliminates rutting and subsequent repairs. |
| High density, low absorption |
Provides excellent durability, even under freeze-thaw conditions;
eliminates seepage through pavement. |
| Low water content, low water/cement ratio |
Increases strength, reduces permeability, and enhances durability
and resistance to chemical attack. |
| Aggregate interlock |
Provides high shear resistance at joints and uncontrolled
cracks to prevent vertical displacement or faulting. |
| No steel reinforcing or dowels |
Speeds and simplifies construction, reduces costs. |
| No forms or finishing |
Speeds construction, reduces cost, minimizes labor. |
| No formed or sawed joints |
Speeds construction, reduces cost. (To enhance appearance,
joints can be sawn into RCC pavement.)
|
| Hard, durable, light-colored surface |
Resists abrasion, eliminates need for surface course and reduces
cost. The light color reduces lighting requirements for parking
and storage areas. |