1. Report No.
FHWA-HIF-08-009 |
2. Government Accession No. |
3. Recipient's Catalog No. |
4. Title and Subtitle Construction of a Precast Prestressed Concrete Pavement Demonstration Project on Interstate 57 Near Sikeston, Missouri |
5. Report Date
March 2008 |
6. Performing Organization Code
|
7. Author(s)
David K. Merritt, Richard B. Rogers, Robert Otto Rasmussen |
8. Performing Organization Report No. |
9. Performing Organization Name and Address
The Transtec Group, Inc.
6111 Balcones Dr.
Austin, Texas 78731 |
10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS) |
| 11. Contract or Grant No.
DTFH61-03-C-00122 |
12. Sponsoring Agency's Name and Address
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, HIPT-20
Washington, DC 20590 |
13. Type of Report and Period Covered
Final Report
September 2003-September 2007 |
14. Sponsoring Agency Code
HIPT-20 |
15. Supplementary Notes
Contracting Officer's Technical Representative: Sam Tyson, FHWA Office of Pavement Technology, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, HIPT-20/E73-440, Washington, DC 20590,
E-mail: sam.tyson@dot.gov, Phone: 202-366-1326 |
16. Abstract
State Highway Agencies are continually seeking new techniques for expedited pavement construction that will permit reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing pavements with minimal impact on the traveling public. Precast prestressed concrete pavement (PPCP) is one such technique which has been demonstrated in recent years to meet this need. Precast panels can be produced well in advance of construction, stockpiled, and hauled to the site for installation as needed. PPCP can be constructed during non-peak travel times, such as overnight or during weekend closures, in order to minimize lane closures and associated user delays.
This report documents the construction of a PPCP demonstration project on Interstate 57 Near Sikeston, Missouri. This work was conducted under an effort by FHWA to help familiarize State Highway Agencies with PPCP technology through the construction of demonstration projects in various states. All aspects of the Missouri demonstration project are presented, including the design, panel fabrication, pavement construction, and performance and condition during the first year in service. An evaluation of each of these aspects is also discussed with recommendations for future projects. |
17. Key Words precast pavement, precast prestressed concrete pavement, prestressed pavement, rapid construction |
18. Distribution Statement
No restrictions. |
19. Security Classif. (of this report) Unclassified |
20. Security Classif. (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No. of Pages
133 |
22. Price |
