The effectiveness of saw-cutting operations can be improved to lower construction cost and extend the service life of concrete pavements if these operations can be managed relative to the climatic and seasonal conditions prevalent at the time the paving work is being done. Our technology provides the means and methods to achieving this type of management skill.
Early-entry sawing requires precise timing to ensure crack formation occurs below the weakened plane. Sawing too soon can cause raveling, while sawing too late results in random cracking that defeats the purpose of controlled joint formation.
Our system enables real-time monitoring and data collection to determine the optimal timing for saw-cutting operations. By measuring moisture levels, temperature gradients, and concrete strength development, we can provide precise recommendations for when to initiate saw-cutting procedures.
The technology allows for collaborative development of saw-cutting procedures and thresholds for optimizing integrated data measurements. This drives initial demand as we move to automated options for non-contact measuring.
The effectiveness of curing and saw-cutting operations can be improved to lower construction cost and extend the service life of concrete pavements if these operations can be managed relative to the climatic and seasonal conditions prevalent at the time the paving work is being done. The new technology will simplify and lower the cost of the crack control process and expand to all types of concrete paving especially for wide paving lanes.
The system provides the necessary responsiveness during construction to satisfactorily control the potential for random, uncontrolled cracking. This allows for coordinated saw-cutting operations in accordance with real-time data collection and analysis.
This technology can be used in any type concrete paving whether on formed or slip-formed construction. The technology is also applicable to the flooring industry in the construction and placement of floor slabs. The technology could also be used for smaller jobs and mounted to either robotic equipment or paving equipment in odd-sized concrete pours and parking lot areas.
