Diseño, evaluación y control de hormigones utilizados en la fabricación de adoquines para tráfico liviano

Abstract

At the beginning of this century began to replace articulated stone pavements for articulated concrete pavements. In Ecuador, articulated concrete pavements have been used for several decades because of the technical-economic advantages they present compared to other types of pavements. The mechanical properties desired in concrete concrete are: durability (abrasion resistance and severe climatic conditions mainly), mechanical resistance and economy. These characteristics are achieved with a suitable concrete mix design and when a quality assurance plan is applied during pavement construction.