Track: Transportation and Traffic

Abstract

The critical role of road infrastructure in shaping a nation's economic landscape is widely acknowledged. The global pursuit of sustainable and cost-effective road infrastructure has led to the adoption of Prestressed Precast Concrete technology. Specifically, Prestressed Precast Concrete Pavement (PPCP) has emerged as a transformative approach, involving the production of precast pavement panels at dedicated construction yards, followed by their transportation to the project site and subsequent tensioning. Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR), a prefabricated high-strength welded wire arranged in rectangular grids, plays a pivotal role in this innovation. PPCP implemented along with WWR not only expedites construction but also elevates the quality and durability of pavements. In this paper, a method is introduced for the construction of an economically viable and sustainable pavement system using PPCP with WWR. This pioneering approach elucidates its benefits and presents a detailed cost-benefit analysis. This paper aims to shed light on a pragmatic and forward-looking solution for road infrastructure, aligning with the essentials of sustainability, economic viability, and quality.The critical role of road infrastructure in shaping a nation's economic landscape is widely acknowledged. The global pursuit of sustainable and cost-effective road infrastructure has led to the adoption of Prestressed Precast Concrete technology. Specifically, Prestressed Precast Concrete Pavement (PPCP) has emerged as a transformative approach, involving the production of precast pavement panels at dedicated construction yards, followed by their transportation to the project site and subsequent tensioning. Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR), a prefabricated high-strength welded wire arranged in rectangular grids, plays a pivotal role in this innovation. PPCP implemented along with WWR not only expedites construction but also elevates the quality and durability of pavements. In this paper, a method is introduced for the construction of an economically viable and sustainable pavement system using PPCP with WWR. This pioneering approach elucidates its benefits and presents a detailed cost-benefit analysis. This paper aims to shed light on a pragmatic and forward-looking solution for road infrastructure, aligning with the essentials of sustainability, economic viability, and quality.