Central Confinement Service (CCS) is now offering Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) to enhance feedlot durability and cattle comfort.
Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) is a high-performance, durable pavement material placed with asphalt pavers and compacted using vibratory rollers. It requires no forms, steel reinforcement, or finishing, offering rapid construction, high load-bearing capacity, and lower costs (25-30% savings) than conventional concrete, making it ideal for industrial, heavy-duty applications.
Key Features of Roller Compacted Concrete
• High Density and Strength: The compaction process yields high-density concrete with high compressive (5,000-8,000PSI).
• No-Slump Mix: RCC has a zero-slump, dry consistency, allowing for rapid installation and immediate handling, often with 40+ year lifespans.
• Impermeable Surface: It prevents manure and water from leaching into the ground, aiding in environmental compliance and nutrient management.
• No Forms or Steel Reinforcement: RCC is placed similar to asphalt, speeding up construction and reducing material costs compared to traditional poured concrete.
Main Benefits of Roller Compacted Concrete
• Improved Cattle Health: Eliminates mud, which significantly reduces incidence of foot rot, digital dermatitis, and overall animal stress.
• Higher Stocking Density: Because the surface remains dry and stable, cattle feeders can reduce the required space from 250-300 sq ft per head, allowing twice the capacity in the same footprint.
• Increased Feed Efficiency: Cattle in clean, dry RCC pens spend less energy walking through mud, resulting in higher average daily gains and improved feed conversion rates.
• Low Maintenance: Eliminates the need for constant regrading and hauling in sand or clay to fill holes. In addition, cleaning is easier and manure collected is higher in nutrient value.
• Faster Construction and Operation Use: RC cures and gains strength quickly, allowing pens to be put into use within 24-72 hours.
• Environmental and Sustainability Advantages: The impermeability provides superior groundwater protection. Additionally, the clean manure, free from soil is ideal for renewable natural gas (RNG) digesters.
Contact CCS today to discuss integrating RCC into your next project!
Joey Hiesterman
Central Confinement Service
402-563-6041