The superiorities of concrete roads over asphalt roads

Abstract

Roads are vital for the human being to travel and reach goods safely, comfortably and economically. Every year, thousands of kilometers of roads are covered with asphalt or concrete. The selection of the pavement type is very important at the project stage. It should be designed in accordance with socio-economic needs. In addition, they are expected to safely distribute the loads acting on them to the subfloor and withstand detrimental environmental effects. Roads are named according to the material used as a binder in their construction, and when bitumen and cement are used as binder materials, respectively, they are called asphalt and concrete roads. Asphalt has been used as the main paving material for years. However, lately, concrete has emerged as a strong competitor to asphalt in road construction. This study reveals the superiorities of concrete roads over asphalt roads by considering them in terms of technical, economic, safety and environmental aspects.