EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF CONCRETE ROAD TECHNOLOGY IN EBONYI STATE

By Philip Nweze

It appears the Ebonyi State government may have taken the lead in making the required switch from asphalt to cement technology which is also known as rigid pavement technology in road construction. 

The state, which is experimenting with this technology in road construction on over 10 major roads,  has successfully completed the 23.7km Hilltop-Agbaja-Nwofe state road in Ebonyi North senatorial zone, 15.5km Ehamufu-Umuhali federal road and a section of the 23.5km Okposi Amasiri-Uburu federal road. Undoubtedly, the technology is more durable and more sustainable and will be extended to other roads in Ebonyi.

Other ongoing and completed road projects on rigid pavement include Ezzama-Oshiri-Onicha-Isu-Uburu road, Amasiri-Nguzu-Owutu Edda road, Ntezi-Agba-Isu road, Ndufu-Alike AE-FUNAI, massive internal road networks in Abakaliki city, Onueke and Uburu, and a host of others.

The construction engineers are currently using a mixture of crush rock-based materials and other items to achieve a thickness fill and compaction to the level of 300mm and then cast with concrete reinforcement with 8mm to 10mm high tensil (mash of wires) reinforcement bars over the stabilised base course before treatment with prime coat and asphaltic concrete.

Although the cost of this technology is higher than the conventional construction methods, the state government chose to experiment with it as a way of strengthening the load bearing capacity of some roads in the state and boost the strength and quality of the finished work. Experts say while concrete roads have a sustainable guarantee of minimum of 40 years, asphalt roads last for 10 years. Aside their durability, concrete roads are more environmentally friendly compared to asphalt roads.

Cement technology is used in the construction of airport run-ways, tarmac and places that carry high load bearing capacity, machines and equipment. It is a good solution for achieving sustainable roads in the country. It is better and of a higher value than the conventional method of using only asphalt. 

That is not all. Concrete roads do not require frequent repairs or patch works like asphalt roads. Besides, advancements in concrete technology have reduced the cost of concrete paving while improving performance greatly. For instance, the average life span of concrete pavements is 27.5 years before repair, while asphalt pavements have an average life span of only 15.5 years before repair. 

 Furthermore, researches have confirmed that vehicles consume less fuel on concrete roads. Specifically, a vehicle, when run over a concrete road, consumes 15-20 per cent less fuel than that on asphalt road. This, according to experts, is because a concrete road does not get deflected under the wheels of loaded trucks. Unlike asphalt roads, concrete roads do not get damaged by the leaking oils from the vehicles or by the extreme weather conditions like excess rain or extreme heat.

Today, Ebonyi has placed heavy emphasis on this technology and has copied this model to neighbouring states like Abia. Let me place on notice that this invention is Governor Umahi's greatest gift to Ebonyi people.

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They say its better.. But am not sure its for heavy duty vehicles.

Nweze1986:
Other pictures.

Great job by my digital Governor.

I related something to you the last time but yet to get your response.

Need I add that I'm the Secretary of Ebonyi youths resident in Enugu.

The project I talked about, is a song, with video already shot. Already playing in Salt Fm and Unity Fm.

The song tried to capture the new face of ebonyi to a great extent.

I am trying to get this to you because in my thinking, if your ministry can adopt the song and give a push, it will create a great digital awareness of the laudable achievements of Gov David Umahi.

What do you think Philip?

OfficialAwol:


Great job by my digital Governor.

I related something to you the last time but yet to get your response.

Need I add that I'm the Secretary of Ebonyi youths resident in Enugu.

The project I talked about, is a song, with video already shot. Already playing in Salt Fm and Unity Fm.

The song tried to capture the new face of ebonyi to a great extent.

I am trying to get this to you because in my thinking, if your ministry can adopt the song and give a push, it will create a great digital awareness of the laudable achievements of Gov David Umahi.

What do you think Philip?

Contact me.

D roads in Majority of yr Pics are Uncompleted, why?

Concrete Road Construction is Too Expensive, Why Bear d cost.

Dave Umayi Is A Northern Puppet, no.matter what he does, He is Still A Failure in my Eyes

Hmm

Contractors and politicians will now make more money with this concrete roads. Its expensive and the contractors will even take corners and reduce iron and cement.

This is Nigeria

is this your project topic

I think is better too let’s see how it goes years to come

expensive buh strong

Road construction without drainage ain‘t gonna last

this is quite impressive! i wish the governors of niger and kogi states will wake from their deep slumber

HOW DURABLE IS CONCRETE MADE ROADS PLZ?

Umahi has nothing to offer. He ran to Abuja to collect 33 billion because of these projects. I pity Ebonyians who have been blinded.

Real Ebonyians will send Umahi back home, come 2019

Nweze1986 Remember my comment in ur previous post.. Please reply sir

Dave Umahi bụ ayon geti oo, Anwakwanwa k'iya kpem, bà anwakwa!!

Concrete pavement is good, but without proper side drain it won't last long,, I can't find any side drain from the pics above....

nonsense Hausa Fulani slave

Obaseki has done some of this in Edo State, it is not new to anybody. I guess ajegunle has this also

And so make we dey fry beans?

No drainage

SadiqBabaSani:
D roads in Majority of yr Pics are Uncompleted, why?

Concrete Road Construction is Too Expensive, Why Bear d cost.

Dave Umayi Is A Northern Puppet, no.matter what he does, He is Still A Failure in my Eyes

Why exposing your foolishness. Must you criticise everything. If you don't have a constructive agreement, why not keep quiet rather talking foolishly just because your own stooge in not in power. Pls buy sense inugo.

Can dangote lorries ply these roads?

That's not how the concrete roads we see in outside Nigeria looks ooo..this one looks like concrete slab and I doubt if it will support heavy and proper driving

Nweze1986:
EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF CONCRETE ROAD TECHNOLOGY IN EBONYI STATE

By Philip Nweze

about 4mm - 6mm Mesh in a road that's supposed to be heavy duty isnt good enough....

I would have expected T&B reinforcement except you're saying Tippers and articulated vehicles aint allowed here?

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The problem is its all gonna crack in a year plus are there enough expansion joint? the pics don't say so.

We're all learning

Lusola15:
No drainage

Engineer sir, what kind of drainage would you envisage for an express road?

Umahi is doing quality projects.

Wisdomkosi:
Umahi has nothing to offer. He ran to Abuja to collect 33 billion because of these projects. I pity Ebonyians who have been blinded.

Real Ebonyians will send Umahi back home, come 2019

see this one

Concrete or asphalt road, Dave must go come 2019. He has done more harm than good to the state... born again dictator and criminal.


Nweze don't even mention my name oo