CONCRETE PAVEMENTS IN CANADA: STATE-OF-THE-ART PRACTICE

Abstract

Approximately 12 billion dollars is spent on pavements annually in Canada as indicated by Public Works Canada. This massive investment is aging and requires timely and cost effective renovation, repair and rehabilitation technologies and good management. With increased demand for innovative solutions to repair the existing infrastructure, there has been a growth in the use of concrete pavements and the innovative concrete pavement products. The objective of this paper is to provide a state-of-the-art review on the design, construction, performance and maintenance of various concrete pavement structures in Canada. The evolution of the Canadian experience in design and construction techniques will be described and “best practice” concrete paving strategies will be presented. The aim of this paper is to provide guidance on the concrete paving techniques for use in cold climates and under various traffic loading conditions.