Currently, there is a resurgent interest in the use of precast portland cement concrete(PCC) technologies for pavement construction and repairs. Precast PCC slabs or panelsusing conventional materials have been utilized at irregular intervals for the last 50 ormore years and can offer similar reductions in field installation time as cast in-place PCCwith rapid strength gaining materials. This paper documents the history of precastpavement panels around the world for airfield and highway pavements for both repair andnew construction work. This information will be used to assist in the development of amethodology for use in rapid full-depth airfield repairs ranging from temporary patchesto permanent replacement slabs for rehabilitation. Specific challenges related to militaryairfield pavement repairs using precast PCC panels are also presented for optimization ofa repair panel system for emergency airfield repairs.
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