When you look at a road, driveway, or airport runway, you might assume all concrete surfaces are the same. They are not. Concrete pavements come in several engineered types, each designed to handle different weights, movements, weather changes, and lifespan expectations. The main options include jointed plain concrete pavement, jointed reinforced, continuously reinforced, prestressed, pervious,…
When constructing roads, parking areas, or airport runways, the choice of pavement plays a major role in long-term costs, maintenance requirements, and how well the surface performs for users. Picking the wrong type can lead to cracking, drainage issues, or costly repairs.
There are multiple types of pavement, including flexible, rigid, composite, permeable, and interlocking.…
