Early-Entry Sawing of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements

2007PDFTech Reporthttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/concrete/pubs/07031/07031.pdfhttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/pub_details.cfm?id=485FHWA-IF-07-031Concrete pavementsPavement designPavingPavements, Concrete--Design and constructionUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationTayabji, Shiraz D.; Smith, Kurt; Tyson, SamUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Pavement TechnologyFederal Highway AdministrationThis TechBrief discusses the creation of contraction joints in portland cement concrete pavements using early-entry saws. It explains the need for joints, provides an overview of traditional joint sawing practices, and describes the early-entry joint sawing approach and associated equipment. A brief summary of studies on the use of early-entry sawing is provided, along with general guidelines for employing early-entry sawcutting technology.79