HIPERPAV: A USER-FRIENDLY TOOL TO HELP US "BUILD IT RIGHT"

HIPERPAV is a user-friendly, Windows-based computer program that provides guidance on the design and construction of concrete pavement. Using HIPERPAV, engineers can predict and, thus, prevent uncontrolled cracking during the construction phase (the first 72 hours after placement). This capability enables the construction of concrete pavement that requires less maintenance, saving a considerable amount of money and reducing traffic disruption over the life of the pavement. HIPERPAV is currently being tested on pavement sections around the country, using a wide range of material, design, construction, and environmental inputs. This round of testing is scheduled to be completed in 1998. After any needed revisions are made, the Federal Highway Administration will distribute the program to the user community. This distribution is slated to being before the end of 1998.