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The Q3 2021 edition of Concrete Pavement Progress, published by the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA), highlights A.G. Peltz Group’s innovative use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) in the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) I-59 reconstruction project. Key Highlights: A.G. Peltz Group’s RCC Excellence: A.G. Peltz Group led the I-59 shoulder reconstruction, utilizing RCC and…

A.G. Peltz placed 18,178 SY of 16” PCC Pavement and 6” of Econocrete for a new taxiway project at Brookley Field in Mobile, AL. The project took 25 production days to complete with the first phase of the two-phase project completed in January of 2019. The PCC placement was completed with a Wirtgen 64 paver…

Roller Compacted Concrete-Industrial (GOLD) As the nation’s largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the nation, the Port of Houston Authority (POHA) currently handles about two-thirds of all the containerized cargo in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. May 2018 was a record…

The Benefits of RCC Road Pavement The American Concrete Pavement Association featured an article on the use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) on a recent project for the Alabama Department of Transportation. “RCC is the Right Choice for Busy Interstate Exchange” by Sheryl S. Jackson highlights how RCC provides the necessary structural strength for heavy…

American Concrete Paving Association’s Annual Year-End Banquet For the last 28 years, the ACPA “Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards” have honored quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship in every concrete pavement project and serves as a forum for sharing project information. The ACPA awards recognize…

Introduction Roller compacted concrete (RCC) is broadly defined as a stiff, low-water concrete that is mixed and paver-paved at a no-slump consistency and then compacted with vibratory rollers. RCC has similar strength properties and consists of the same basic ingredients as conventional concrete—well-graded aggregates, cementitious materials, and water—but has different mixture proportions. The major difference…

The United States imports over $90 Billion worth of goods per year. The distribution of these products depends on the railways and roads that crisscross the country. The path of products is only as strong as the links, which is why the major distribution centers have a pavement investment in roller compacted concrete. The benefits…

Roller compacted concrete is strong, durable, and has a high load capacity. It’s trusted by so many companies that there are 25 million square miles of it in the US! They make up state highways, class-1 railroads, large port facilities, and even local roads. If you’re looking for the ease and efficiency of asphalt, but…

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has placed thousands of square yards of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) over the past several years, primarily on shoulders of Georgia interstates. In fact, a recent nationwide survey by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) showed that Georgia has placed more RCC than any other state transportation department in the country. Last fall, GDOT had the opportunity to bid a…

The American Concrete Paving Associates (ACPA) is a firm supporter of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Pavements. The ACPA’s National Explorer provides an interactive listing of many of the highest profile RCC projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  A.G. Peltz Group leads the way with 49 projects shown by type, size, and location. From…