Case Study of Low-Volume Concrete and Thin Unbonded Concrete Overlay Projects in Michigan

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

6-5-2025

Department

Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering

Abstract

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) undertakes demonstration projects to generate performance curves and determine the feasibility of adopting the construction method used in such projects as standard practice for MDOT projects. This paper focuses on analyzing pavement cost and performance data collected throughout the service life of two low-volume concrete pavements and two thin unbonded concrete overlay demonstration projects. The projects were assessed to verify if low-volume concrete pavement and thin unbonded concrete overlay could provide adequate performance and be accepted as a standard reconstruction method in Michigan. After about 13-18 years of service life, both methods have been found to provide acceptable performance at a reduced cost. Therefore, Low-volume concrete pavement and thin unbonded concrete overlay are recommended to be accepted as standard rehabilitation and reconstruction methods for MDOT.

Publication Title

Airfield and Highway Pavements 2025 Design Construction Condition Evaluation and Management of Pavements Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2025

ISBN

9780784486214

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