NGCS

Safety has always been the primary goal of transportation agencies since the development of high speed, limited access highways, but in recent years, another priority has gained increasing attention. Often referred to as "environmental noise," the busy din of highways can be heard in cities around the world. In the past, this was a dilemma, since many of the more aggressive concrete surfaces that provided the best traction and safe driving also brought the unintended consequence of increased tire-pavement noise. Times have changed. Through extensive research and testing, an innovative technique for concrete surfaces - the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) - now exists for quieter travel, increased friction and improved ride.

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

Building Safe, Quiet Road in Duluth, MN - January 2011

FACT SHEETS

Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) Fact Sheet - February 2011

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Development and Implementation of the Next Generation Concrete Surface (2012)
Evaluation of Long Term Performance and Noise Characteristics of the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) (2011)
Research Shows Concrete is Safe, Durable and Quiet (2004)

IGGA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

NGCS Construction on Existing Roadways (February 2011)
NGCS Construction on Newly Constructed Roadways (February 2011)
NGCS Test Section Construction on Existing Roadways (February 2011)
NGCS Test Section Construction on New Roadways (February 2011)