Green

With more attention than ever being focused on energy conservation, vehicle fuel efficiency and new alternatives such as hybrid cars and biodiesel, few people realize the significant impact that road rehabilitation methods can have on energy use.

The IGGA offers a variety of resources to meet this need. Below, please find case studies, technical articles, fact sheets and other resources.

CASE STUDIES

Bonville Upgrade, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales (NSW) Australia - September 2009
Concrete Patching and Repairs for I-94 in Dawson & Tappen, North Dakota - July 2009
Concrete Pavement Preservation Gives New Life to Cook County, Illinois Streets - November 2009
Concrete Pavement Restoration on State Highways in South Dakota - September 2009
Diamond Grinding Test and Trial Project in Winnipeg, Manitoba - January 2010
Interstate 10, San Bernardino, CA - November 2010
Minnesota Dept. of Transportation Utilizes Full CPR Toolbox and Diamond Grinding - September 2009
Olmsted County in Rochester, Minnesota - Still Benefitting from Long Term Solution - March 2009

FACT SHEETS

Buried Treasure Fact Sheet - May 2009
Concrete Grinding Residue Fact Sheet - June 2011
Concrete Pavement Surface Restoration Fact Sheet - June 2010
Concrete Stimulus Fact Sheet - March 2009
CPR for City Streets Fact Sheet - May 2009
Dowel Bar Retrofit: Do's and Don'ts - March 2010
Dowel Bar Retrofit Effective for CPR in Washington State Fact Sheet - March 2010
Dowel Bar Retrofit Fact Sheet - February 2010
FAA Recommends Grooved Runways Fact Sheet - February 2011
Partial Depth Repair (PDR) Fact Sheet - March 2010
Rough Roads Fact Sheet - May 2009

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Concrete Grinding Residue Characterization (1997)
Diamond Grinding Slurry Handling - Best Management Practices (2009)
Grinding Slurry Analysis (1990)
Methods, Impacts and Opportunities in the Concrete Pavement Life Cycle (2011)
Research Shows Concrete is Safe, Durable and Quiet (2004)
Strategic Planning for Pavement Preventive Maintenance (2002)
The Effects of Inflation and Its Volatility on the Choice of Construction Alternatives (2011)

IGGA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Dowel Bar Retrofit (DBR) (June 2011)