Transportation
Transportation News:
From the early days of mud roads and canals to railroads to modern freeways, the growth, vitality, and global economic leadership of America has been predicated on commerce, commerece that is dependent on a healthy transportation system. Steel reinforced concrete has been one the most important and enduring products of this system.
Nearly 75% of our bridges are made from reinforced concrete. Many of our pavements are made from concrete, carrying huge amounts of America's commerce. And our safety is many times improved with concrete medium barriers and safety parapets, made again of steel reinforced concrete.
Steel reinforced concrete has been a durable, strong and low-maintenance construction choice for vital transportation infrastructure since over 500 years. For today's highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, transit facilities and other structures, steel reinforced concrete is an economical, durable and aesthetically versatile construction product. It is adaptable to available budget, construction restraints, and life-cycle costs. Materials are locally available and adapatable. An educated workforce assures high quality design and construction.
Today, transportation is at a crossroads. America is still growing. We expect a 33% population growth over the next 25 years. We anticipate 40% increase in freight traffic over that same period. We want to minimize congestion, minimize closures of facilities by limiting repair cycles, we want improved safety for our loved ones that use these facilities. And we want to be environmental sensitive, sustainable, and to reduce adverse global climate impacts.
CRSI has a long history in transportation products with reinforced steel innovations, our efficient and environmental sensitive manufacturing and distribution methods, and our national organization structure. We have a long history of partnering with academia, government, and other industry groups. We continuously advance the state of the art in corrosion protection, recyling, product innovations and education strategies.
If you are looking for innovation in bridge and pavement design, construction, and repair or want to revisit tried and true applications of steel reinforced concrete, please explore this web site or contact CRSI's Manager of Transportation Programs, Darren Szrom, via email or at 847-517-1200. For additional information on our pavement products, see www.crcpavement.org.
