Title:
Fifteen Years of Slip-Form Paving
Author(s):
Gordon K. Ray and Harold J. Halm
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
62
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
145-160
Keywords:
concrete, construction, pavement, slip forming, slip-form paver, survey
DOI:
10.14359/7683
Date:
2/1/1965
Abstract:
Traces the development of slip-form concrete paving in the United States. Covers the period since the first half-mile project was built in Iowa in 1949 through the 1963 construction season when several hundred miles of paving were built with slip-form pavers. The early developmental machines are described and the newer improved and electronically controlled slip-form pavers which are now being used to build high-speed turnpikes, expressways, and interstate highways as well as light traffic secondary roads are also discussed. The principles of slip-form paving are described, the re-quirements for adequate subbase preparation are discussed and some of the important considerations for proper mix proportioning are outlined. Illustrations of slip-form pavers for a wide variety of projects, which demonstrate the versa-tility of this equipment, are presented. Offers some of the data to date which prove the excellent riding qualities which can be obtained through the use of slip-form construction.