Practice question

What is the principal difference between slipform and fixed-form concrete paving?

  1. Slipform pavers extrude the slab between traveling side forms; fixed-form paving places concrete between preset stationary forms
  2. Slipform paving cannot use dowel bars
  3. Fixed-form paving is used only for asphalt, not concrete
  4. There is no difference other than the color of the paver

Answer: A — Slipform pavers extrude the slab between traveling side forms; fixed-form paving places concrete between preset stationary forms

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