High-traffic industrial zones handle heavy vehicles and machinery on a constant basis. At Tucker Paving, we have dump trucks, excavators, loaders, graders, bulldozers, compactors, machinery, and more in and out of jobsites and our headquarters every day as we provide site clearing, demo, excavation and grading, underground utilities, concrete, and asphalt paving; all of these vehicles and equipment are seriously heavy. Industrial zone pavements that are high traffic will likely take a beating, and the pavement needs to be able to stand up to the daily wear and tear. There are several considerations that need to go into installing a pavement that will stand up in a high-traffic industrial zone.

Considerations for High-Traffic Industrial Zone Pavements

  1. Understanding the Traffic. The first step is to understand exactly what types of loads the pavement will need to handle and the frequency of those loads. Industrial locations like warehouses, manufacturing plants, loading docks, and ports will all have different traffic and different needs. Understanding the needs of the location is necessary to design a pavement that will meet those needs.
  2. Evaluating the Subgrade. No pavement will be able to hold up if the subgrade beneath it cannot hold up to the high traffic and heavy weight. Assessing the subgrade for strength, density, and moisture, and then remediating it as needed is a must.
  3. Designing Drainage. Similarly, no pavement is going to hold up if there is poor drainage. Runoff and standing water will erode and undercut pavements if drainage is not designed properly.
  4. Choosing Materials. Both asphalt and concrete have their advantages and disadvantages; for instance, concrete is generally stronger, but it is much more expensive. An experienced paving company is the best resource for designing a pavement to meet the needs of an industrial site, taking into consideration factors like traffic, climate, and other site conditions.
  5. Design Features Like Thickness and Joints. The thickness of the pavement is in direct relationship to the frequency and weight of the traffic the pavement will endure. Similarly, the placement of joints to prevent cracking will also depend on what kind of traffic the site will experience. Again, an expert paving company will be able to calculate the optimal thickness and decide joint placement for pavement for any application.
  6. The Need for Reinforcement. In general, pavement does not act alone; reinforcements like rebar, steel mesh, and others are used to help shoulder the loads.
  7. The Need for Traction. Site conditions will determine what type of surface texture will be needed to provide traction for the traffic coming through the site. An experienced paving company will know exactly what kind of surface texture your site will need.
  8. Maintenance Needs. All pavement requires maintenance if it is to last for a long time; knowing that the site will be able to keep up with the maintenance needed is important.

Tucker Paving has over 30 years of experience in the concrete and asphalt paving construction industry, and we offer asphalt and concrete installation, repair, replacement, and more. Call us at (863) 299-2262, or contact us online, for your next project!