Pavement Topics

• Standards
• Plans and Specifications
• Types
  • Flexible
  • Rigid
  • Composite
• Best Practices
  • Smoother Pavements
  • Quieter Pavements
  • Surface Drainage
• Sublayers
• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
• Environment & Traffic
  • Climate
  • Traffic

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Composite Pavement

Composite pavements consist of a flexible layer over a rigid surface layer where the flexible layer is used to increase the performance of the rigid layer.

Before deciding on either a composite pavement or diamond grinding/grooving, engineers should perform a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to determine the more cost effective solution.

Composite Pavement Standards

• California Highway Design Manual (HDM): Chapter 640 - Composite Pavement (PDF, 114KB)
• Capital Preventive Maintenance (CAPM) Guidelines (PDF, 774KB, DIB 81)

Preservation and Maintenance

• Sealing over Existing Striping, Markings, and Pavement Markers (PDF, 16KB)

Rehabilitation

• Paving over Existing Striping, Markings, and Pavement Markers (PDF, 15KB)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please forward any questions/comments/suggestions to Hector Vergara (hector_vergara@dot.ca.gov).