A concrete footpath is a footpath constructed from concrete. Concrete footpaths are the most common type of footpath in many municipalities. They might have mesh reinforcement (espcially the modern construction practices)
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Footpath Construction
Footpath Construction is an activity performed by most Councils. Concrete Footpaths, which are the most common type of footpath are typically constructed as follows.
Challenges
The following challenges relating to 'footpath construction' have been identified. I you can identify an additional challenge, please add it to the list below or contact one or more of the above 'collaborators' to discuss.
Projects
- No projects currently identified.
Related Pages
- Councils and Opportunities for Collaboration
- Footpath Jointing System
- Footpath Maintenance
- Footpath Photos
Collaborators
The following people have indicated (via the Local Government Collaboration Topics Survey) that they have an interest and/or expertise in the topic of 'asset condition assessment' and are willing to collaborate with their peers at other councils to identify challenges and resources relating to the topic and to look for ways to work together to overcome any challenges that are identified.
- Bill Scott (Central Goldfields Shire)
- Chris Saunders (Glenelg Shire)
- Darren Dumesny (Moyne Shire)
- Indivar Dhakal (Loddon Shire)
- Kamal Ranaweera (City of Logan)
- Johnathon Roach (Open Spatial) EL
- Lucille Yu (City of Hume)
- Michael Constantinou (Banyule City Council) EL
- Mohammad Rashid (City of Banyule)
- Peter Brown (City of Ballarat)
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External Links & References
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Useful Life
The useful life of a concrete footpath will depend on a number of factors including soil conditions, the material it is made from, its thickness, and the proximity of trees. A life of 60 years is typical for concrete footpaths in some areas.
The table below shows the useful life for concrete footpaths adopted by Councils or published elsewhere. Please feel free to add your Councils information.
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Defects
Concrete footpaths are subject to a number of common defects, including;
- vertical joint displacements
- cracking
- panel displacement due to tree roots
- spalling
Common causes of concrete footpath defects include:
- Tree roots growing under the path
- Vehicular traffic over the path
- Water seeping under the path and undermining it