Design with Fiber Reinforcement for Thin Concrete Overlays Bonded to Asphalt
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 138, Issue 4
Abstract
A thin concrete overlay bonded to asphalt pavement design approach has been developed by extending an existing ultrathin whitetopping (UTW) design method. A significant contribution to this proposed design method is the incorporation of fiber reinforcement into the structural design and concrete material specification, through the implementation of a residual strength ratio requirement. Climate and traffic inputs were simplified through the use of an equivalent temperature gradient and equivalent single-axle loads (ESALs). A probabilistic concrete fatigue algorithm was also used to allow engineers to select the appropriate level of reliability and the amount of cracking for the UTW project. The new concrete overlay design method is most influenced by the concrete flexural strength, fiber-reinforcement residual strength, slab size, traffic, and the underlying asphalt condition and thickness.
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Acknowledgments
This publication is based on the results of ICT-R27-3A Design and Concrete Material Requirements for Ultra-Thin Whitetopping. ICT-R27-3A was conducted in cooperation with the Illinois Center for Transportation; the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Highways; and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The contents of this report reflect the view of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Illinois Center for Transportation, the Illinois Department of Transportation, or the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 138 • Issue 4 • April 2012
Pages: 430 - 435
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Received: Feb 1, 2011
Accepted: Aug 16, 2011
Published online: Aug 18, 2011
Published in print: Apr 1, 2012
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