An Introduction to Bases and Subbases for Concrete Pavement

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Aug 2019 · Guyer Partners

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About this ebook

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of concrete pavement for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed:

1. BACKGROUND

2. RIGID PAVEMENT LAYER CONFIGURATION

3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR BASE/SUBBASE

4. DESIGN OF BASE/SUBBASE FOR RIGID PAVEMENTS

5. MATERIALS FOR BASE AND SUBBASE

6. CONSTRUCTION OF BASE AND SUBBASE

7. COST CONSIDERATIONS

8. EUROPEAN PRACTICES – A BRIEF SUMMARY.

About the author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years of experience designing all types of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a public policy advisor on the staff of the California Legislature dealing with infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous local, state and national offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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