PCCP Portland Abbreviation

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) is a type of rigid pavement made from a mixture of Portland cement, aggregates (such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone), and water. PCCP is widely used in the construction of roads, highways, airports, and other types of heavy-duty pavements because of its strength, durability, and long service life.

PCCP is constructed in several layers, with the concrete layer being the thickest and serving as the main structural layer of the pavement. The thickness of the concrete layer depends on several factors, such as the anticipated traffic loads and the underlying soil conditions.

PCCP offers several advantages over other types of pavement, such as asphalt concrete. It has a higher load-bearing capacity, better resistance to heavy traffic loads, and greater durability and resistance to weathering and abrasion. It also requires less maintenance and has a longer service life than other types of pavement.