Best Practices for Concrete Sidewalk Construction: Construction Technology Update No. 54

Author(s):

Rajani, Balvant

Organization:

NRC-CNRC, Institute for Research in Construction

Publisher/Date:

NRC-CNRC, Institute for Research in Construction, Canada, 2002

Rating:

Very Useful

Abstract:

The average service life of concrete is 20 to 40 years, but failure can occur as early as 5 years after construction. This paper identifies lack of attention to detail during design and construction as the precipitator for many of the problems.

The paper proposes practices that prolong sidewalk life. The paper looks at sub-base construction; concrete detailing, quality, placing, and curing; condition monitoring, and repairing techniques. The best practices described can also apply to sidewalk other than concrete sidewalks.

Number of Pages:

10

Link:

Best Practices for Concrete Sidewalk Construction (http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/ctus/54_e.html)

Table of Contents?

No

Index?

No

Illustrations?

Yes (Detail Drawings, Photographs)

Material Type:

Journal Article

Key Document?

Yes

Categories:

Standards, Policy, Research, Materials, Construction

Keywords:

Sidewalk Development, Sidewalks, Construction Materials

Record Last Updated:

July 2006