Predicting the Effects of Freezing and Thawing on Pavement Support

Predicting the Effects of Freezing and Thawing on Pavement Support
Author: Craig H. Benson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1998
Genre: Pavements
ISBN:

The objective of this study was to develop a method to predict the timing of weight limits on secondary highways in Wisconsin. Two types of weight limits are of interest: overloads when the pavement is frozen and weight restrictions during thawing and post-thawing recovery period. To meet this objective, three sections of secondary highways with flexible pavements were instrumented and monitored to determine how freezing, thawing, and post-thaw recovery affect pavement stiffness. Data collected from these sites were used to develop a computer model (UWFrost) that can be used to predict seasonal changes in the support capacity of pavements.

Resistance of Concrete to Freezing and Thawing

Resistance of Concrete to Freezing and Thawing
Author: Donald J. Janssen
Publisher: Strategic Highway Research Program (Shrp)
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

This study, aimed at improving the freeze-thaw resistance of concrete, consists of three parts. Part I evaluates parameters affecting the freeze-thaw durability of concrete. A modification of the existing standard of method for determining the durability factor of concrete specimens is proposed, and a new procedure for fundamental transverse frequency (used in durability factor calculations) has been developed. Part II focuses on developing better methods for identifying nondurable aggregates, and has resulted in a rapid new test based on the hydraulic fracture of aggregates. Part III describes field experiments to evaluate the freeze-thaw resistance of a number of specified concrete mixes and the use of sealants to mitigate D-cracking. Preliminary field performance results are presented.

Significant Findings from Full-scale Accelerated Pavement Testing

Significant Findings from Full-scale Accelerated Pavement Testing
Author: Frederick Hugo
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2004
Genre: Accelerated life testing
ISBN: 0309069742

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 325: Significant Findings from Full-Scale Accelerated Pavement Testing documents and summarizes the findings from the various experimental activities associated with full-scale accelerated pavement testing programs.

Asphalt Pavements

Asphalt Pavements
Author: Patrick Lavin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1482267713

Asphalt Pavements provides the know-how behind the design, production and maintenance of asphalt pavements and parking lots. Incorporating the latest technology, this book is the first to focus primarily on the design, production and maintenance of low-volume roads and parking areas.Special attention is given to determining the traffic capacity, re

Environment-Friendly Construction Materials

Environment-Friendly Construction Materials
Author: Shaopeng Wu
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2019-06-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039210122

Construction materials are the most widely used materials for civil infrastructure in our daily lives. However, from an environmental point of view, they consume a huge amount of natural resources and generate the majority of greenhouse gasses. Therefore, many new and novel technologies for designing environmentally friendly construction materials have been developed recently. This Special Issue, “Environment-Friendly Construction Materials”, has been proposed and organized as a means to present recent developments in the field of construction materials. It covers a wide range of selected topics on construction materials.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research Board
Publisher:
Total Pages: 778
Release: 1955
Genre: Highway engineering
ISBN:

Papers presented at the Highway Research Board's annual meeting.