HEAVY HIGHWAY

The highways and bridges we all use deserve the best care. Matcon works with PennDOT and other roadway owner agencies to provide the specialty cuts and rehabilitation measures needed to keep our roads safe, reliable, and open.

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New Roadways

The initial preparation of a newly placed road is crucial for its long-term safety, performance, and durability. Matcon's experienced supervisors and field technicians ensure expert preparation of roadways, including:

Clearing & Grubbing
Excavation
Drainage Grading
Geotextile Placement

Existing roadways

Rehabilitation of roadways is aimed at restoring or significantly improving the structural integrity and functionality of a deteriorated road. It typically involves major repairs or upgrades to extend the road's life and ensure it meets current safety and design standards.

Joint Widening / Cleaning / Sealing
Compressed Neoprene, Silicone or Hot Pour Tar Sealants
(DBR) Dowel Bar Replacement

Maintenance of roadways refers to regular, ongoing activities aimed at preserving the current condition of the pavement and preventing further deterioration. We focus on extending the life of the roadway by addressing minor issues before they become major problems.

Spall Repair
Rigid Pavement Patching & Repair
Concrete/Asphalt Crack Sealing

Drainage Systems

Proper drainage ensures that water is effectively managed to prevent roadway damage and maintain safety. A well-designed subsurface system directs water away from roadways through practices such as:

Excavating / Grading
Geotextile Placement
Pavement Base Drains

Isolated Demolition

Flat Sawing: max 24 inch cut depth; up to 1.5 inch cut width
Wall Sawing: cuts up to 36 inches deep at 1/4 inch wide
Wire Sawing: 1/2 inch thick cut to unlimited depths

Common Applications: start-of-work roadway cuts; approach slab and bridge deck demolition cuts; pier and parapet cuts

After concrete is cut, broken, or drilled, debris is produced ranging from large fragments to fine dust. The wet cutting process used in many applications also yields concrete slurry. Once any job is complete, owner agencies will require worksites be returned to a satisfactory state in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Common Applications: slurry containment and removal upon request; large slab removal and refuse transported off-site

Quality Control

Purpose: This test measures the compressive strength of hardened concrete, which indicates how much load a concrete structure can bear without failing.
Testing: Cylindrical concrete specimens are prepared when poured then allowed to cure. Once cured to the owner agency's standard, cylinders are placed in a compression testing machine and a force is applied to them at a controlled rate until they fail.
Results: The maximum load that the specimen can withstand is recorded. The compressive strength is calculated by dividing the maximum load by the cross-sectional area of the specimen.
Importance: This test is essential for quality control, ensuring that the concrete used in construction meets design specifications and safety standards.

We rigorously follow ASTM C39 standards for every batch of concrete placed. This essential process ensures the product we use meets the highest quality benchmarks of the project's owner agency. By adhering to these stringent standards, we trust that our concrete will provide you with reliable and resilient roadways.

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