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R C C Pave m e n t
R O L L E R - C O M PAC T E D C O N C R E T E
RCC
RO LLER- CO MPACTED CO N CR E TE
FOR HEAVY-DUTY PAVEMENTS
F O R T O U G H DU T Y T O U G H . F A S T. E C O N O M I CA L .
These qualities have taken roller-compacted
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CONCRETE concrete from specialized applications to main-
Roller-compacted concrete, or RCC, takes stream pavement. Today, RCC is used for any
type of industrial or heavy-duty pavement.
its name from the construction method used
The reason is simple. RCC is concrete, so it’s
to build it. It's placed with conventional or strong and durable—even under severe loading
high-density asphalt paving equipment, in adverse environments. And it can be placed
then compacted with rollers. quickly, using unique construction methods.
Coupled with long service life and minimal
RCC has the same basic ingredients
maintenance, RCC's low initial cost adds up to
as conventional concrete: cement, economy and value.
water, and aggregates, such as gravel or
crushed stone. R O OT S IN L OGGING
Durability—
But unlike conventional concrete, even under
it's a drier mix—stiff enough to be severe loads—
gave RCC
compacted by vibratory rollers. pavements
Typically, RCC is constructed their start for
log-sorting
without joints. It needs neither yards.
forms nor finishing, nor does
it contain dowels or steel RCC got its start in the Seventies, when the
reinforcing. Canadian logging industry switched to environ-
These characteristics mentally cleaner, land-based log-sorting methods.
make RCC simple, fast, The industry needed a strong
pavement to stand up to mas-
and economical.
sive loads and specialized
equipment. Yet economy was
High Density Ensures equally important: log-sorting
Superior Strength yards can span 40 acres (16
Compressive Strength (psi)
25 applications.
3,000 RCC is used when
20
strength, durability, and
2,000 15 economy are primary needs:
94% 96% 98% 100% port, intermodal, and military
Density (% modified proctor)
facilities; parking, storage, and staging areas;
RCC Strength Increases With Age streets, intersections, and low-speed roads.
Compressive Strength (psi)
6,000
RCC's economy of
5,000 35 scale made it ideal for
roads, parking, and
MPa
CONCRETE PERFORMANCE
FEATURES BENEFITS
High flexural strength Supports heavy, repetitive loads without failure
(500 to 1000 psi) (3.5 MPa to 6.9 MPa) and spans localized soft subgrade areas, which
reduces maintenance costs and down time.
High compressive strength Withstands high concentrated loads and impacts from
(4,000 to 10,000 psi) (28 MPa to 69 MPa) heavy industrial, military, and mining applications.
High density, low absorption Provides excellent durability, even under freeze-thaw
conditions; eliminates seepage through pavement.
No steel reinforcing or dowels Speeds and simplifies construction, reduces costs, and
eliminates the need for preventative measures taken to
minimize corrosion of reinforcing steel.
Hard, durable, light-colored surface Resists abrasion, eliminates need for surface course
and reduces cost. The light color reduces lighting
requirements for parking and storage areas.