Concrete Pavement Joints and Pavement Types

Vocabulary flashcards covering key types of joints in concrete pavements and the main pavement classifications.

A transverse joint placed at regular intervals in concrete pavements to create space for slab expansion caused by temperature increases.

Expansion Joint

A transverse joint installed at regular intervals across the pavement width to relieve tensile stresses induced when temperature drops.

Contraction Joint

A transverse joint that provides a smooth transition between concrete placed at different times or on separate construction days.

Construction Joint

A roadway structure built with layers of asphaltic cement and aggregate, typically consisting of several courses.

Flexible Pavement

A roadway structure constructed from Portland cement concrete and aggregates, forming a stiff slab.

Rigid Pavement