The Concrete Show (Brazil) writes about stories exemplifying the remarkable impact of concrete pavements (called Urban Concrete Pavement or PUC) in various urban development projects.
Smart Cities Urba in Campinas, São Paulo (Brazil)
Fernando Oliveira Mendes, the Regional Operations Coordinator of Urba, emphasizes that the choice of PUC for the Smart Cities Urba project in Campinas was driven by a confluence of factors: sound engineering practices, sustainable urban development, and a significant opportunity to bring about a disruptive change in the land development market. This decision allowed them to become a reference in the type of solution they implemented.
In collaboration with ABESC, ABCP (Brazilian Portland Cement Association), and the Municipal Government of Campinas, this development, featuring 768 residential lots with sizes starting from 126 m2, opted for PUC based on cost-effectiveness, resilience, compatibility with water/sewage utilities, durability, and quality.
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo (Brazil)
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, the geological characteristics of the region influenced the choice of Urban Concrete Pavement. This area, characterized by rugged terrain, alleys, lanes, and narrow streets, posed challenges for conventional paving equipment.
The decision to opt for PUC was driven by the city’s unique needs. Engineer José Santiago, Executive Technical Advisor of the Cachoeiro de Itapemirim Department of Public Works and coordinator of current projects, highlights the benefits of PUC.
Santiago further emphasizes, “The issue of asphalt came later. When I put it all down on paper, I can’t see concrete costing more than asphalt. Nowadays, companies have awakened to the importance of maintenance and the durability of the pavement.”
Santa Cruz de La Sierra (Bolivia)
Urban Concrete Pavements have made its mark not only in Brazil but also in other Latin American countries. Santa Cruz de La Sierra in Bolivia utilized PUC for streets in neighborhoods accommodating light and medium vehicle traffic.
The process involved preparing a base with earth and compacting it using a motor grader and roller, followed by concrete application, finishing with troweling, broom texturing, and joint cutting, among other steps.
Read more (in Portuguese) about these cases here: https://digital.concreteshow.com.br/produtos/cases-de-pavimento-urbano-de-concreto