Search results
1.0.1 This bulletin will help designers, builders and property owners in the selection of materials, installation and finishing options for residential concrete driveways and paths. The information is suitable for: paths with a minimum thickness of 75 mm, intended for pedestrian traffic only. relatively low cost.
While providing a concrete pavement on the ground is relatively straightforward, there are many aspects of residential pavement design and construction that need to be considered in order to produce a finished product that will satisfy both the functional and aesthetic requirements demanded by home owners.
Order information: ACI documents are available in print, by download, on CD-ROM, through electronic subscription, or reprint and may be obtained by contacting ACI. Most ACI standards and committee reports are gathered together in the annually revised ACI Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP). The primary focus of this guide is pavement construction.
and cl"or the inw,rt and base concrete. Steps required at /6" O.C. when depth from top of f; 1 casting to invert 11,cceeds 4 '. structures may be cost in multiple IO. Aspholtic j,int mat1 shall comply with APWA 2505. 11. Minimum clearonctt b•tw""" pip<J boxouts and joints is 8•, without special dnign. 12. Ring ond co_.
requirements for the area between the street and property boundary. the stormwater drainage system (including pavement levels and/or falls) should ensure that there is no ponding deeper than 10 mm on the surface 15 minutes after the cessation of rainfall.
The driveway designs shown are for sites classified as A, S & M to AS 2870. Any sites with higher classifications should be subject to specific engineering designs.
Concrete driveways can be long lasting and durable provided proper design, materials and construction methods are followed. This bulletin describes common issues encountered with concrete driveways and provides information on how to select materials, build and maintain driveways.
