The Art Of Pouring Concrete Roads

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Please don't forget to hit the *THANKS* button.

[@brbailey]

Just found your channel on Reddit. Really enjoy these and the explanatory commentary. The Bob Ross of construction.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Welcome aboard!

[@airbagsunlimited]

Thanks for telling us what’s going on. A lot of construction videos don’t narrate

[@SleepydogConstruction]

You bet

[@sept.m9458]

Hello sir.. I'm from the Philippines is it normal that our road construction here has no metal bar not like in your video.. is the contractor doing all the road projects substandard by not putting some metal bar? After they compact the soil they just put concrete.. Looking forward in your response..

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Concrete surfaces that support large trucks, heavy machinery, or steady traffic need concrete rebar reinforcement, and any structural concrete, like walls in buildings, should definitely include rebar. Rebar is a metal bar that is used to help increase the tensile strength of concrete. As a result, it helps concrete structures withstand tensile, bending, torsion, and shearing loads. I hope this answers your question.

[@jamesortiz5388]

A hand cranked screed. Oh my goodness those old boys put in some work. Luckily I just put the grade stakes in. The control was tied into horizontal and vertical bench marks.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Yes it was. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment James.

[@samsworldofrations6996]

Super video, I will watch till the road is done. Love seeing how different countries construct differently 👍

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you for watching Brother.

[@tracyphillips3325]

Hi Sam, 🤝

[@brauliofigueroa8469]

This was an excellent video! I work doing residential flatwork, driveways, walkways, patios, etc. I'm always curious as to how bigger projects get done because I know how much hard work goes into our projects and how quickly the cement can start to set, especially on a hot day. I've seen the city workers spray that white liquid on their work and never knew what it was for. Could you tell me what that curing compound is called? Thanks again for the upload.

[@LeeRSmith]

Geez. The truck drivers don't care about bending the bumper. It's not his truck. That formula is wicked! Interesting video Sleepydawg.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Lee

[@davidanalyst671]

is there a vid that shows the top 5 most frequent road construction methods? I've seen asphalt on leveled dirt, now ive seen lime mixed and rebar and concrete...

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Video coming soon. Thank you for watching.

[@SMD1999]

Random question. Do you have a background in Civil engineering or construction management?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

I do. I have been in construction for 45 years. Started as a laborer, then equipment operator, inspector, chief inspector, project manager, and now senior project manager.

[@SMD1999]

Sleepydawg Construction wow. You really started from the bottom and made it to the top. A real success story there. Hope to be just like you in the future. I’ll be skipping a couple steps by getting my undergrad first lol

[@SleepydogConstruction]

@@SMD1999 How long before you graduate?

[@SMD1999]

Sleepydawg Construction Five year program at a Canadian university. I got 2 more years. Can I expect a job offer by that time? ;)

[@bzb23]

Thank you for this video, is there a way to put down all steps and substance needed to build this concrete road in order to read and apply it in other countries ?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

I will work on a video explaining this.

[@MatthewOfLondon]

I really enjoyed this video, and thought your narration was excellent.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you kindly!

[@ngn6708]

Thank you for this video it's really helpful. can you make a video on creating a road from leveled dirt please?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Yes, soon

[@samuelpeace5844]

Thanks for the video. Do you have any videos on how you finished the top?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Yes I have

[@LibertyFirst1789]

I could watch these videos all day

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you. I hope to have another video out in a week or so.

[@john_wick_v2gamer361]

How do you stop the concrete road from being slippery when it rains

[@SleepydogConstruction]

The contractor uses a broom to finish the concrete.

[@bel18cheer18]

What is the machine called that flattens the concrete or smooths it out?? Just curious

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Good question! It's called a screed.

[@NinaRossBusiness]

Should that lime truck have waited until the ground was dry? He kept sinking down a lot.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

No. The job must continue. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Nina.

[@sscaleb]

Is the narrator a famous voice actor? If not, he should be.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

LOL Thank you for watching.

[@disamcontractors5636]

Do you run a power trowel to finish the top or just the screed will suffice

[@SleepydogConstruction]

They us a burlap drag or a broom finish.

[@maeanneburca8765]

Waaaah this one's good content. I understood it without any degree or unit studying engineering.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you for watching Mae.

[@blackflagqwerty]

Why don't they hook the loader to the front of the truck and pull the Truck?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

That happens in severe conditions.

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

Any advantages of going with a thicker layer of concrete? Or will the strength come from a deeper base layer? Also is fiber mesh used or will that potentially cut tires?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

With all concrete most of the strength comes from the rebar. If the concrete is thicker that 12 inches it would need a double mat of rebar.

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

@@SleepydogConstruction The video got me thinking about the Autobahn and whether the same principals could be applied here in the US. Especially in the rust belt. Over engineer the roads to last a lot longer, easier said than done haha.

[@matasofutpemata]

so what is exactly that white material that prevents concrete to make cracks on the surface while drying itselfs?

[@SleepydogConstruction]

I think you are talking about curing compound. It used to retard or reduce evaporation of moisture from concrete.

[@matasofutpemata]

@@SleepydogConstruction yes, about white powder at 10:31 I'm taking about. what exactly is called this white powder?

[@aga5979]

Lmao, these guys don't work that fast: they got paid by the hours. The realest part of construction... teehee

[@SleepydogConstruction]

LOL. Right!

[@tracyphillips3325]

Very interesting, watched and help do many jobs similar to this in my younger days. 👍

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you for watching Tracy.

[@GTAGta-vi5vc]

Why no limestone base?

[@musancangameri3721]

What is this barlup drag finish

[@SleepydogConstruction]

That is the finish the client wants.

[@phildcrow]

To put the final finish on the concrete, they will drag a large sheet of burlap down the roadway, sometimes back and forth in a see saw motion to texture it.

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[@oulaivanemmanuel4934]

Can't pavers be an alternative too,in road conc construction?and which is more durable and easy to repair.? thanks for the video.

[@killmimes]

Couldnt they use a pumper truck to put it down?

[@phildcrow]

They could, but it would be impractical in this application. Concrete pumps are expensive to rent and make a big mess so if you can avoid it, you should. In most linear applications like a roadway, the concrete is placed as you saw in the video.

[@jeanchardonnay5627]

Well....I can tell you one thing about live lime.....even dry for years it re emulsifies itself with water....so much for a safe road base.....any other countries do the same process ....but with portland cement.....surely not with lime.....especially on top of clay.....

[@SleepydogConstruction]

We use Portland cement on sandy soils.

[@jeanchardonnay5627]

@@SleepydogConstruction What part of " LIVE LIME RE EMUSLSIFY ITSELF WITH THE CONTACT OF WATER" you dont understand ?..... Clay stop the water from penetrating further down...so the water will sit exactly where your lime/soil mix is......that's where you supoosed to use portland cement..... Sandy soil drain the water down.....that's where you supposed to use lime...because lime is flexible....portland cement will crack.... I am from Europe...we start building 3000 years ago.....but the yanks knows better....good luck....

[@mgpunya1]

By the way, no worries bro....you're in fine shape😆

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thanks 😅

[@killmimes]

My dear departed father in law, designed bridges and roadways...if you wanted to distract him....just ask about concrete! He could go on for hours also about roads...base course, wearing course...etc!

[@SleepydogConstruction]

I bet your Father in law had some good stories! Thank you for watching.

[@killmimes]

@@SleepydogConstruction sure! He did...he built a dam and a waterplant in Irbid, Jordan and other things for the USA state dept....had some great stories

[@jenpsakiscousin4589]

Hand crank truss screed, damn. They have ones with cables that pull them selves.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Thank you for watching.

[@kowhaijack6033]

Yea give me a shitload of concrete I build U a concrete road

[@SleepydogConstruction]

LOL

[@blackflagqwerty]

I thought you were a black guy! Till you walked on camera!

[@SleepydogConstruction]

LOL

[@blackflagqwerty]

@@SleepydogConstruction You have a fantastic voice! I'd consider some voice acting if I were you.

[@mgpunya1]

Uh oh...is that a Bantley to the left?!!😆

[@SleepydogConstruction]

Lol.

[@jeanchardonnay5627]

Learn how to write...it's called a Bentley....

[@mgpunya1]

@@jeanchardonnay5627 Spell you mean? Thanks...

[@jeanchardonnay5627]

@@mgpunya1 Whatever....English is my fifth language....but at least I can "spell" better than you....

[@mgpunya1]

@@jeanchardonnay5627 Good for you. For a while I though you're from Bentley - was expecting a lawsuit for getting their brand name wrong. But, i guess they got better things to do...

[@deserabonney4]

He's an amateur..😁😁

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[@SuperRashead]

I don't understand why, you are building roads with concrete!! I'm from Denmark, we have asfalt. We had concrete before, but that was the germans that made the roads to the tanks etc under wwII

[@FirstLast-se7gj]

Concrete cost more but last much longer than asphalt.

[@SuperRashead]

@@FirstLast-se7gj But it makes a lot of noice, when the tires running on it

[@FirstLast-se7gj]

@@SuperRashead ha no it doesn't. Sounds like you are driving on grooved concrete or some with a lot of rock in it. Good concrete is smoother with less variation in elevation than you'll get with asphalt. Concrete won't warp under the weight in heat like asphalt either.

[@SleepydogConstruction]

This concrete road is designed to last 40 years.