What is Concrete Grooving?

Concrete grooving is the process of creating patterned grooves along concrete surfaces. Grooving is usually performed on bridge decks, airport runways, parking desks, and other paved surfaces in order to accommodate high-speed traffic. Grooving drastically improves skid resistance, contributing to the overall safety of both roads and runways. In inclement weather, the grooving allows for the displacement of water between the concrete surface and the vehicles' tire tread, improving water drainage, reducing the risk of hydroplaning, and increasing vehicle control under adverse weather conditions. Hydroplaning on any road can be disastrous — grooving bridge surfaces is essential to improve traction and avert hydroplaning. The FAA has concluded that transverse grooving significantly reduces all types of skids, resulting in shorter breaking distances even on wet concrete. A-Core's highly skilled teams have successfully completed concrete grooving and grinding projects in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming — including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the i-15 CORE Project. Since 1974, A-Core has offered expert concrete grooving, grinding, drilling, and other concrete cutting services.