Forensic Investigation of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements in Fair and Poor Condition
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 32, Issue 4
Abstract
Continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) sections contain longitudinal and transverse reinforcement that spans the entire pavement section. This paper presents the investigation result of two CRCP sections that exhibited closely spaced cluster cracks. One of the CRCP sections was in relatively poor condition because of distress in the form of several punchouts. In the forensic pavement investigation conducted jointly by a research team and the Georgia Department of Transportation, both nondestructive and destructive tests were used to investigate CRCP performance. It was concluded that the cluster-cracking mechanism was related to material and environmental factors. It was also concluded that the relatively poor CRCP section experiencing punchouts was due to poor concrete compaction and other construction issues. A long-term monitoring program was recommended by the investigation team to further identify signs of punchout distress and provide any needed rehabilitation.
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Acknowledgments
The study presented in this paper was conducted by the University of Georgia under the auspices of the GDOT (RP 14-13). The authors extend their sincere thanks to GDOT staff and pavement engineers. The opinions, findings, and conclusions may not reflect the views of the funding agency or other individuals.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 32 • Issue 4 • August 2018
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©2018 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 31, 2017
Accepted: Jan 2, 2018
Published online: Apr 18, 2018
Published in print: Aug 1, 2018
Discussion open until: Sep 18, 2018
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