Concrete Engineering Unit
Goal
To provide engineering and technical expertise to MnDOT, cities, counties, contractors, and consultants for planning, designing, specifying, constructing, and maintaining long-lasting concrete structures and pavements.
Products the unit provides
- Engineering and technical expertise for the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of concrete pavements, structural concrete, and miscellaneous concrete applications
- Material design recommendation review
- Review and approve concrete mix designs and concrete aggregate sources statewide
- Review project-specific plans and special provisions for concrete pavement, rehabilitation, and approach panels
- Technical assistance relating to pavement preservation and preventive maintenance such as scoping and estimating concrete pavement rehabilitation projects
- Pavement Smoothness Evaluation
What to expect from the unit
- Prompt response to inquiries and requests for assistance and products
- Delivery of high-quality products, resources, and training in a timely fashion
- Project Quality Control/Verification oversight (spreadsheet, audits, etc.)
- Help and support with issues from design though construction and into maintenance
What you need to provide to the unit
- Project specifics including SP, location, plans sheets, and special provisions
- Pictures and description of construction-related issues
- Traffic control and maintenance related assistance (if necessary)
What the unit expects from you
- Contact the Concrete Engineering Unit for early planning and project coordination
- Contact the unit prior to incorporating nonstandard special provisions into a proposal
- Knowledge of any agreements when discussing project specifics