AN EXPERIMENTAL THIN-BONDED CONCRETE OVERLAY PAVEMENT. FINAL REPORT

This report follows through design, construction and pavement evaluation of an experimental thin-bonded concrete overlay pavement placed on the south Loop 610 freeway in Houston, Texas, during the summer of 1983. The body of knowledge gained from this experiment and laboratory work conducted at the Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, is reported. Specifically, surface preparation techniques which will result in good and durable bond between the concrete overlay and pavement, construction techniques which would provide a high level of serviceability and an assessment of cost and structural value are included herein. This report is arranged so as to provide a framework for information exchange between those people and agencies contemplating the use of Bonded Concrete Overlay as a pavement rehabilitation alternative.