COMPETES WITH ASPHALT ON A FIRST COST BASIS
The OptiPave System provides the most cost effective and sustainable design to compete with asphalt paving. FORTA® is now offering an advanced concrete engineering system for industrial pavements and public roads. Utilizing proven proprietary tools and technologies that optimize pavement designs, the OptiPave System reduces construction and maintenance costs while maximizing performance and service life.
Traditional asphalt paving poses several challenges, including high maintenance costs and limited durability, creating a need for more innovative solutions in infrastructure development.
The OptiPave Pavement System is a groundbreaking concrete pavement system that offers a compelling alternative to traditional asphalt. It meets the demands of modern infrastructure with enhanced performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
OptiPave is a cutting-edge concrete engineering system that optimizes the structural integrity, efficiency, and longevity of concrete surfaces such as public roads and industrial pavements. The system leverages advanced engineering techniques and proprietary technologies to enhance pavement performance, making it a superior alternative to concrete foundations and traditional asphalt solutions.
OptiPave’s success lies in its innovative design methodology and proprietary software. The system uses a unique short panel design, referenced in ACI 330.2R-17. This unique design ensures no single panel supports multiple wheel loads simultaneously, significantly reducing the stress on each panel and allowing for a more efficient slab.
The OptiPave software tailors pavement designs to specific project conditions, integrating climate, traffic, and geographic data to ensure optimal performance. Another critical component of this technology is the use of FORTA-FERRO®, a macro synthetic fiber that enhances the concrete’s strength and durability, increasing the slabs performance.
The OptiPave system offers significant advantages over traditional asphalt and other alternative concrete technologies, making it a highly efficient and practical choice for modern infrastructure projects. These include:
The efficacy of the OptiPave Pavement System has been rigorously tested and validated in various studies, including full-scale tests under accelerated loading conditions at the University of Illinois. The results demonstrated the system’s superior load-bearing capabilities and extended life span compared to traditional methods. With nearly 20 years of field performance, OptiPave has been validated globally, showcasing its reliability and durability.
The versatility offered by OptiPave makes it suitable for a range of applications, from industrial pavements and public roads to heavy-duty trucking facilities. Its ability to be customized for specific project requirements ensures each implementation maximizes performance and cost-efficiency.
OptiPave contributes positively to environmental sustainability by reducing material usage, which in turn lowers the carbon footprint compared to alternative aggregates for concrete and traditional asphalt applications. As a result, OptiPave is an attractive choice for projects aiming to achieve environmental sustainability goals.
The real-world effectiveness of OptiPave is best illustrated through its diverse application across several impactful projects. These case studies demonstrate OptiPave’s ability to deliver high-performance, durable, and cost-effective pavement solutions, highlighting its versatility and the potential for broader adoption in the paving industry.
This expansive parking lot utilized the OptiPave system with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers, resulting in a pavement that combines durability with cost-effectiveness. The design minimized curling and ensured that panel edges were not simultaneously loaded, significantly reducing overall pavement thickness and maintenance costs.
Engineers from Toscana Corporation and Bracket Engineering were tasked with developing a cost-effective yet robust concrete pavement solution following the deterioration of the 10,000-square-foot Arrowhead Drive asphalt road. With OptiPave, they successfully converted the aging asphalt road into a strong, long-lasting, and low-maintenance concrete surface.
In this industrial warehouse parking lot, OptiPave was chosen for its cost-effectiveness and superior performance compared to traditional asphalt. The use of FORTA-FERRO in the OptiPave system provided a durable, light-reflective surface requiring less maintenance for enhanced longevity.
Reinforcement That Lasts™
Discover FORTA’s latest innovation in concrete pavement engineering: the OptiPave System. Revolutionizing the industry, this advanced system delivers a cost-effective and eco-friendly concrete design, poised to challenge traditional asphalt paving.
COST EFFECTIVE
In the OptiPave System, FORTA-FERRO® reinforcement fiber provides the residual strength required to restrain bottom-up cracks. The fibers act in tandem with the subgrade support, which provides confinement and friction while the fibers restrict the crack opening to redistribute forces. This heavy-duty macro synthetic fiber offers improved impact, abrasion resistance and provides maximum long-term durability.
OptiPave represents a paradigm shift in paving technology, offering a sustainable, economical, and durable alternative to asphalt and other traditional paving methods. For those looking to adopt alternative concrete technologies, OptiPave provides a proven, reliable solution. Contact us to learn more about how OptiPave can meet the needs of your next project, ensuring superior pavement performance with reduced environmental impact.
REDUCED MAINTENANCE
This optimized pavement design boasts 20+ years of proven performance in the South American market where it was first developed. We also have projects in the United States that have been in service for more than 6+ years with excellent performance.
