EquipmentWorld.com | October 2015
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"R
CC is a concrete pavement formed
from a no-slump mixture, and is
characterized by its unique place-
ment methodology, which requires
no forms, and no joint cutting or
sealing," says Bill Davenport, vice president-commu-
nications, American Concrete Pavement Association.
"It's quick to place and sets up very quickly. And it can
be placed with high density pavers and compacting
screeds – similar to the equipment used to place high-
road science
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by Tom Kuennen
SMOOTHER GOING
FOR RCC
With its placement and
quick-set advantages, the use
of roller compacted concrete
is gaining fresh energy among
contractors and road agencies.
Photo:
Tom
Kuennen
Photo: Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department
At RCC demo at Tennessee DOT regional offi ce, Vögele Super 2100-2 with
extendable TP2 screed, with single tamper bar and two pressure bars on
the back places RCC 6 inches deep, at variable widths, with all compaction
obtained at the screed. A tandem roller smoothed surface without vibration.
Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is placed in
Fayetteville Shale Play Area to accommodate heavy
truck traffi c resulting from natural gas boom.
