Transverse Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks: State-of-the-Art
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Volume 10, Issue 5
Abstract
This state-of-the-art paper presents the results of a comprehensive literature review of the cause of transverse deck cracking. It includes compilation of experimental and analytical research results as well as survey studies on the effects of different factors on concrete deck cracking. Consistent with the past work on the subject, causes of transverse deck cracking are classified under three categories, namely: (1) material and mix design, (2) construction practices and ambient condition factors, and (3) structural design factors. The literature review revealed that the first two items have been studied extensively over the past several decades, while literature is limited on the effect of structural design factors on deck cracking. This paper evaluates the existing work in depth and presents recommendations on mix design and construction procedures to reduce the potential for transverse deck cracking. Furthermore, areas for additional research are identified.
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Acknowledgments
This research study was supported by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the Federal Highway Administration, and the National Center for Transportation and Industrial Productivity at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. This support as well as the assistance of the NJDOT staff in providing material and design data on bridges is greatly appreciated.
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Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 10 • Issue 5 • September 2005
Pages: 503 - 510
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Received: Dec 15, 2003
Accepted: Jul 1, 2004
Published online: Sep 1, 2005
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