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Interstate &
Freeway
Systems
State Highway
&
Bypass Systems
Planning
Planning Position:
Position:
Arterial
Arterial and
and Collector
Collector Feeder
Feeder Intersections
Intersections Program
Program
Impact
Impact onon Local
Local Asset
Asset Management
Management andand User
User Costs
Costs
The Problem . . .
The Problem . . .
Life Cycle Costs Analysis for Intersections
Washington State
www.wsdot.wa.gov
Pavement Sections
Existing Design
8 HMA
12 JPCP
8 CSTC
4 CSTC
Subgrade Subgrade
Benefits of Concrete intersections
z Low long-term maintenance costs
z No softening or deterioration cause by
slow moving maneuvering vehicles and oil
dripping
z Good light reflectivity that enhances
pedestrian and vehicle safety at night and
in inclement weather
z A durable and skid resistant surface
I.D. Problem Intersections
Three Major Areas
z Design
z Construction
z Traffic Control
Design Consideration
z Complete reconstruction or inlay
z Concrete intersection construction limits
z Thickness Design
z Subgrade and subbase requirements
z Jointing detail
z Pavement profiles
z Concrete materials
z Concrete to asphalt transitions
z Traffic detection systems
z Coordination with local agencies
What is the existing pavement
cross-section?
z Existing Pavement
z What level of
pavement distress
z Bond or No Bond
Complete reconstruction or inlay
z First question is full or partial
replacement
Note: Physical area carries the combined traffic from both roadways thickness
design must account for both
Thickness Design
Collector Streets that collect traffic from several 1,000-8,000 50-500 5.5-9.0 in.
residential subdivisions, and that may
serve buses and trucks.
Business Streets that provide access to shopping 11,000-17,000 400-700 6.0-9.0 in.
and urban central business districts.
Industrial Streets that provide access to industrial 2,000-4,000 300-800 7.0-10.5 in.
areas or parks, and typically carry heavier
trucks than the business class
Arterial Streets that serve traffic from major 4,000- l5,000 300-600 6.0-9.0 in.
expressways and carry traffic through (minor)
metropolitan areas. Truck and bus routes
are primarily on these roads. 4,000-30,000 700-l,500 7.0-l1.0 in.
(major)
Subgrade and Subbase
requirements
z Subgrade is the natural ground the
pavement rests
Uniform
Compactable
Drainable
z Subbase is the layer of material between
the subgrade and pavement
Granular, Cement Treated, other
Jointing Detail
Jointing
Purpose:
Control natural transverse &
longitudinal cracking from internal
slab stresses.
Divide pavement into construction
lanes or increments.
Accommodate slab movements.
Provide load transfer.
Provide uniform sealant reservoir.
The Three Basic Joint Types
Isolation / Expansion
Transverse Joints Longitudinal Joints Joints
D/2
D Manhole, Inlet
D
Building, etc
Construction Isolation Joint
Keyed
Joint Spacing & Depth
z Granular
Contraction Joints
Subbase
Spacing - 24 x T
Saw Depth - T/4
z Stabilized
Subbase
Spacing - 21 x T
Saw Depth - T/3
Bond Breaker??
Main Factors
Things to Do Things to Avoid
Match existing joints or Slabs < 0.3 m (1 ft.) wide
cracks Slabs > 5.0 m (15 ft.) wide
Cut at the proper time Angles < 60 (<90 is
Place joints to meet in- better)
pavement structures z Do this by dog-legging joints
through curve radius points
Consider non-obvious
factors Creating interior corners
Understand can make Odd Shapes (keep slabs
adjustments joint location! square)
Be Practical
Boxing Out Fixtures
Square Diagonal Circular
Isolation
joint Inlet - None
Inlet - Round
Isolation No boxout or
joint isolation joint
around necessary Isolation
Isolation joint perimeter joint
Matching Existing Joints/Cracks
Location Type
Street and Intersection Jointing Layout:
Keys to Good Performance
Intersection Joint Layout
z Develop a jointing
plan
Birds eye view
z Follow the steps
z Be practical!
Pavement Profiles
z Many factors influence pavement profiles
z The Agencies provides a profile
z Allow for small deviations during
construction
z Important to maintain smooth and safe
intersection
Concrete Materials
Material Standard Fast Track
(per cubic yard)
AC SURFACE
T
1.2 T AC BASE
5 ft. min.
Thickened Edge
Concrete to Asphalt
Transition
AC SURFACE
T
T + 3 in.
AC BASE
L L
L = Standard Length between joints (4 to 5 ft.)
Concrete to Asphalt
Transition
10 ft. (typical)
AC SURFACE
D 1.2 D
AC BASE (6 in. min.)
5 ft. (min.)
Traffic Detection Systems
50 mm min.
To signal
handhold
or
controller
Coordination with Local Agencies and
Utility Companies
z Develop coordinated
public relations and
media campaign to keep
driving public informed
Radio
Local Newspapers
Local church meetings
Dedicated Web Site
Site Signage
Local Chamber
Construction Considerations
z Removal of existing pavement
z Preparing the grade
z Setting forms
z Placing in-pavement structures
z Other details prior to placing concrete
z Placing, finishing, and texturing the concrete
z Curing the concrete
z Saw cutting the pavement
z Sealing/Filling joints
z Opening to traffic
Removing the existing pavement
z Pavement Removal
Cold Milled
Bull Dozer
Front End Load
z Removed using
dump trucks
Prepared Subgrade
z Concrete placed directly on existing
subgrade
z Subgrade Requirement
Uniform
Compactable
Drainable
z Traffic loops
Placing, Finishing, and Texturing
the Concrete
Construction of Local Roads
Fixed-form Basics
z Form quality
Trueness & interlock
z Set stringline
z Set-up forms
Alignment
Uniform support
Curves
z Trim and compact
grade within forms
Construction of Local Roads
Slipform Basics
z Set stringline
z Trim grade
z Maintain trackline
Stable
Clean
z Set crown
z Watch vibration
Placing, Finishing, and Texturing
the Concrete
Curing the Concrete
z White Pigmented
Curing Compound
Conventional Paving
200 sq.ft./gal.
Fast Track Paving
150 sq.ft./gal.
UTW 100 sq.ft./gal
Saw cutting the pavement
Concrete Pavement Construction
Joint Sawing Considerations
Percent of Agencies
50
40
Hot-pour 3-5 yr. 30 25
21
Silicone 8-12 yr. 20
Backer
Backer Rod
Rod
14 days
Fast Track Paving
z Basically, a much faster
setting concrete mixture
z Pavement preparation
remains the same
z Concrete paving
techniques remain the
same
Increase emphasis on
timing of sawing joints
Increase importance on
curing concrete pavement
Maturity Testing
ASTM C 1074
Internal temperature of concrete
relates directly to concrete strength
Develop correlation curve in lab
Precision to baseline cylinders: 5%
Maturity Testing
40
Test 8
1,200
1,100
z ATSM C 1074 7 1,000
z Field 3
500
400
Instrumentation 2 300
z Pavement Evaluation 1
200
100
z Open to Traffic 0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
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Hours After Placement
Concrete Maturity Testing
Maturity Meter:
Traffic Management Issues
z Traffic control options
Complete closure
Partial closure
Construction under traffic
Complete closures during limited time periods
Road Closed
Use Detour
Road Closed
Use Detour
CLOSED
REOPENS 6 A.M.
Dowels are placed in brick edging. Stamped brick edging is cast with
Crosswalks edges typically will function tiebars. In this application, edges of the
as transverse joints crosswalks serve as longitudinal joints
Why Concrete Roundabouts?
z Increased Capacity
z Reduce Congestion
z Improve Safety
z Traffic Calming
Safety
z Standard intersections have 32 conflict
points within physical area
z Roundabouts have 4 conflict points within
physical area
z Injury producing right angle crashes are
eliminated
z Lower speeds
Where to Use Roundabouts
z Never on the crest of a steep hill
Sight Stopping Distance (SSD) is Essential
z Flat or valley is fine
z Vertical design with 4 percent max
Truck toppling making left turn
z Urban, Sub Urban, Rural
z Minor roads to freeway interchanges
City of Wildwood
Concerns
z Detrimental effects of shoving
z Preferred stamped PCC crosswalks
Initial Experience
Issues:
Design
Joint layout
Construction
Design
Design
Design
Joint Layout
Joint Layout
Lessons Learned
z Jointing is critical
Especially at circle-leg interface
Design changes
z Stamped colored concrete in median as
opposed to pavers
Jointing
Two Options:
1) Match up joints at circle-leg interface
- Difficult to do
2) Isolate circle from legs
- Greatly simplifies jointing
Jointing
z Chose option 2 Isolate circle from legs
Created some additional concerns
z How to address load transfer at circle-leg interface
Design changes
Design Changes
z Established isolation joint around entire
circle
z Thickened concrete pavement edge on
each side of isolation joint to account for
lack of mechanical load transfer.
Recent Construction Experience