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Concrete pavements have evolved since the first road was built in 1893, with three main types: jointed plain (JPCP), jointed reinforced (JRCP), and continuously reinforced (CRCP), distinguished by their jointing systems. JPCP uses joints to control cracking without reinforcement, JRCP includes steel mesh for increased joint spacing, and CRCP eliminates transverse joints with tightly held cracks due to steel reinforcement. While CRCP is initially more expensive, it offers superior long-term performance, maki

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Eduardo Quiroga Trigo

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EN