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Opening to Construction Traffic (IPRF study Recommendation – Item P-50X) ‣ Joints are sealed/prote ected ‣ Minimum in-place concrete flexural strength is: • 450 psi, or • Larger of 300 psi or calculated max pavement edge stress due to the critica al construction equipment multiplied by 2.5 • Precludes early fatigue related damage to the pavement Thicker slabs require less strength Thinner slabs require higher strength

Opening to Construction Traffic (For slab thickness = 16 in.) (IPRF STUDY)

Opening to Construction Traffic<br />

(IPRF study Recommendation – Item P-50X)<br />

‣ Joints are sealed/prote<br />

ected<br />

‣ Minimum in-place concrete flexural strength is:<br />

• 450 psi, or<br />

• Larger of 300 psi or calculated max pavement edge<br />

stress due to the critica<br />

al construction equipment<br />

multiplied by 2.5<br />

• Precludes early fatigue related damage to the pavement<br />

Thicker slabs require less strength<br />

Thinner slabs require higher strength

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