FAST.
ECONOMICAL.
DURABLE.
Roller compacted concrete, or RCC, is a highly durable material used as a fast and cost-effective solution for many different kinds of paving and construction projects. RCC is becoming the concrete of choice for many contractors because it provides a fast, durable, economical option for high-traffic and high-load applications.
RCC has the same basic ingredients as conventional concrete: aggregates, Portland cement, supplementary cementing materials, chemical admixtures and water. But unlike conventional concrete (which has a slump between 1–4 inches or 25–100 mm), RCC is a stiff concrete mix with virtually zero slump. Compressive strengths are generally between 4,000–6,000 psi and can achieve up to 10,000 psi (30–70 MPa). Typical flexural strengths are in the 550–700 psi range. RCC also requires a different mixing process than conventional concrete due to its very dry mix.
It was originally created to meet the demands of the logging industry, who needed an extra-tough paving solution to stand up to high traffic, heavy equipment, and huge loads while still being economical enough to be affordably placed over massive square footage. Today, RCC provides a premier paving option for clients and developments of all kinds.
ADVANTAGES OF RCC
FAST
- RCC is the fastest applied paving solution.
- RCC pavement is ready for use the very next day.
- RCC projects have up to a 70-percent faster turnaround.
- RCC attains high compressive strength in only 36–48 hours.
ECONOMICAL
- RCC from Rollcon requires only a low initial cost.
- RCC requires low maintenance costs over its lifetime.
- RCC projects involve minimal labor.
- RCC uses no forms, dowels, or reinforcing steel.
- RCC requires no conventional finishing.
DURABLE
- RCC exhibits proven, long-term performance.
- RCC is ideal for heavy, concentrated loads due to its strength.
- RCC will never soften under high temperatures.