Roller-compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) is the product of a relatively new concrete paving technology in which a zero-slump portland cement concrete mixture is spread with modified asphalt pavers and compacted with vibratory and rubber-tired rollers. Because of the ease and simplicity of this construction method, savings of one-third or more of the cost of conventional concrete pavement construction are possible. RCCP construction procedures are described, from subgrade and base-course preparation to curing procedures. Equipment needed for mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, and curing RCCP is detailed. Procedures for fresh-joint, cold-joint, and horizontal-joint construction are recommended, and various curfng procedures and their results are discussed. Quality control and quality assurance practices, including checking the in situ density of RCCP with a nuclear density gauge and the smoothness with a 10-ft straightedge, are outlined. Applications of RCCP and potential construction problems are described. Advantages and disadvantages of using RCCP instead of conventional concrete pavement are discussed.

Roller-compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) is the product of a new concrete paving technology in which a zero-slump portland cement concrete mixture is spread with a modified asphalt paver and compacted with a vibratory roller. This construction method, which is very similar to asphaltic concrete paving, has the potential for savings of one-third or more of the cost of conventional (slip-form or fixed-form) concrete paving construction, therefore combining the more attractive features of concrete and asphalt paving.