Joint sealing and filling can impede or prevent the following; Spalling, Base/subgrade softening, dowel bar corrosion, pavement joint blow-ups and some type of materials-related distress. For most concrete pavements, proactively sealing or filling transverse and longitudinal joints improves long-term pavement performance.

Pavement grooving, which is both easy and economical, is effective for increasing traction, reducing hydroplaning and minimizing splash and spray. Many DOTs specify diamond grooving for bridge decks, which are particularly prone to standing water and freeze faster than roadways.

The Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) has provided quieter travel, increased friction and improved ride. The benefits to NGCS are: Smoother Ride: The innovative texture provides for a smoother, more uniform ride, Increased Safety: Diamond grinding provides increased macro-texture, creating a safer road in wet weather conditions and Decreased Noise: Tests have shown a decrease in tire/pavement noise by 75%.

South Korea may not be known for is size, but it has more than its share of cars. A surface treatment developed in the U.S.—the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS)—has been widely employed on their roadway network to maintain a safe, smooth driving environment for the driving public.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) uses longitudinal diamond grooving for safety on asphalt as well as concrete pavements. Research shows that tire treads embed in longitudinal grooves and are then able to resist a vehicle’s lateral motion, providing additional stability in both wet and dry conditions.

South Korea may not be known for is size, but it has more than its share of cars. A surface treatment developed in the U.S.—the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS)—has been widely employed on their roadway network to maintain a safe, smooth driving environment for the driving public.