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Asphalt or bitumen used as a top layer in road construction but are nonresistance to the hot weather. Can we use concrete for top layering to avoid?

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Question added by Asif Aman Khan , Civil Engineer , ALDEIRA BLDG CONTRACTING (G+4)
Date Posted: 2015/04/08
suhaib usmani
by suhaib usmani , Senior QA/QC Engineer , Qatar Building Company

yes, if cost factor is not involved.. reworking on concrete pavement is more complex and expensive.. thatswhy flexible pavements are designed with asphalt

Rimon Bestawrous
by Rimon Bestawrous , Site Manager , Nicheliving Pty.

Yes you can use concrete as a top layer in road construction