A 21-year-old 4.20-mile section of U.S. Route 33 in Upshur County, WV, exhibited distressed areas in need of repair. Full depth repair, partial depth repair, and diamond grinding techniques were chosen for the project. Compared to more traditional methods, the WVDOH feels that the application of these techniques is an effective combination of treatments to treat a significant portion of this corridor and provide long-term performance at a relatively low cost.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) identified a 27,500-square-yard portion of Richland Avenue/US-78 in Aiken, SC, needed repair. Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) was selected because it could be placed in one lift. Diamond grinding was then used to improve smoothness, add longevity and provide surface texture.

When the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) set out to repair Highway 21 on the north side of Newark, they sought a cost-effective solution that would result in a safe, smooth ride. Recognizing that the existing pavement was structurally sound, NJDOT removed the asphalt overlay and performed diamond grinding on the underlying concrete pavement. The techniques used to complete the project included asphalt milling, cat basin reconstruction, slab stabilization, pre-cast panel replacement, partial depth repair, joint resealing and diamond grinding for the final ride and surface texture.

Route 85 near San Jose, CA, has a high level of traffic. As such, noise is a major concern for local residents. In response to these issues and complaints from the local citizens, a .88 mile diamond grinding test section was constructed between DeAnza Blvd. and Saratoga Ave. The tire pavement noise evaluations found that the diamond ground surface was almost 2.5 dBA lower in overall noise level and exhibited significantly less variability.

In 2001, the U.S. Navy sought to repair the 11,000-foot runway that served the Navy's Atlantic air fleet. The project employed partial depth repair, full depth repair, sawing, stripping, and joint resealing. The result for the naval base was a quality runway that will provide safe, economical service for many years into the future.

U.S. Route 52 in Charleston, SC, needed maintenance. Given the generally good structural condition of the pavement, a decision was made to rehabilitate the original concrete using a non-overlay solution. The project consisted of 8-inch full depth concrete patching, diamond grinding, joint cleaning and joint sealing, and asphalt median milling and resurfacing. The final product was an enormous improvement from previous conditions.