Comprehensive evaluation of transverse joint spacing in jointed plain concrete pavement
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Tarih
2022
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Pontificia Univ Catolica Chile, Escuela Construccion Civil
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Transverse joint spacing is one of the fundamental input parameters in structural design of jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP). It has to be determined considering many factors to produce a well-performing and cost-effective JPCP. In this study, a comprehensive evaluation of transverse joint spacing in JPCP was carried out based on the followings: (1) guidelines based on previous studies, the Federal Highway Administration and the American Concrete Pavement Association recommendations were summarized; (2) empirical and mechanistic-empirical (M-E) pavement design methodologies were reviewed; (3) current state highway agency practices in USA were surveyed as part of this study and the survey results were documented; (4) effects of joint spacing on JPCP performance were evaluated based on field observations; and (5) lastly, an economic analysis was performed to evaluate effects of joint spacing on life-cycle costs. This study demonstrated that a joint spacing between 15-18 ft (4.6-5.5 m) seems to be provide a safe zone for both performance and cost effectiveness.
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Transverse joint spacing, JPCP, concrete pavement, economic analysis, pavement design
Kaynak
Revista De La Construccion
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Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
21
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3
