Calcium Sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement is an advanced cementitious material known for its fast setting, high early strength, low shrinkage, long-term durability and low carbon footprint. CSA is increasingly recognized as a vital component in modern construction due to its significant benefits that align with the industry’s evolving goals of sustainability, efficiency and innovation. CSA cement aligns with the construction industry’s goals by offering a sustainable alternative that meets the demands for efficiency and high performance. Its unique properties enable innovative applications in areas such as rapid repair, pushing the boundaries of traditional construction methods.

This manual has been developed, with permission, from information published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Concrete Pavement Repair Manual, which was printed in May 2003. It includes joint repair, partial-depth repair (PDR), full-depth repair (FDR) and dowel bar retrofit (DBR).

This summary of a cross-stitch case study by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) details cross/slot stitching to repair longitudinal cracks and restore load transfer efficiency. Techniques highlighted in the study include diamond grinding to enhance smoothness and ride quality, along with joint resealing to prevent water ingress. The combined techniques resulted in a cost-effective and sustainable repair solution, extending the pavement's service life and ensuring a smoother, safer driving experience for motorists.

This checklist for cross stitching for portland cement concrete is one in a series created to guide state and local highway preservation/maintenance and inspection staff on the use of innovative pavement preservation techniques. FHWA uses its partnerships with different pavement preservation organizations including American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and state and local transportation agencies to promote pavement preservation.

With steady increase in asphalt prices over the years, the mill and overlay option is becoming far too expensive. Diamond grinding of pavement surfaces often meet and exceed the smoothness, friction and noise characteristics of the best asphalt surface treatments and can be half the cost of an asphalt overlay. The Buried Treasure concept using concrete pavement preservation (CPP) is a sound integration of engineering, economics and the environment.

Concrete pavement restoration (CPR) techniques have gained greater national significance as DOT agencies attempt to further extend infrastructure service lives prior to required major rehabilitation or reconstruction. This report consolidates best practice case studies for six CPR techniques: cross stitching, dowel bar retrofit, diamond grinding, full depth repair, partial depth repair and slab stabilization.