Build Better Roads:
Concrete Pavement Does The Job
Pavements are designed and constructed to provide a durable and comfortable driving surface for vehicles. Pavement is typically classified into two categories: flexible or rigid. A flexible pavement (typically, asphalt) is multi-layered and thick enough that the wheel loads are distributed through the layers.
A rigid pavement (typically, concrete) acts like a structural slab. Wheel loads are distributed through the entire slab area. Rigid pavements are ideal for heavy-traffic highways and airport pavements.
For additional information on the the joint venture of the FHWA and CRSI, please visit www.crcpavement.org.
