Repair Evaluations of Depressed Transverse Cracks in Asphalt Pavements
Publication: Airfield and Highway Pavements 2023
ABSTRACT
Transverse cracking is a major problem in some asphalt pavements in Northwest Oklahoma. Assessment of repair strategies was needed to optimize maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing pavement. Therefore, in this study, the effectiveness of two transverse crack repair methods, namely (1) trenching and patching using hot mix asphalt and (2) trenching and patching using Fibrecrete, was evaluated. The eastbound lane and shoulder of US 270 in Harper County, Oklahoma, were repaired using these repair methods. Performance of these repaired sections was evaluated for a year using physical inspection, falling weight deflectometer, ground penetrating radar, Face Dipstick, and Pave3D 8K. An evaluation of the “do no repair” scenario was considered to document the improvement of the proposed repair methods. In addition, several alternative rehabilitation options were recommended. Furthermore, a life cycle cost analysis was performed, and the most economical solution was identified.
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Airfield and Highway Pavements 2023
Pages: 118 - 130
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Published online: Jun 13, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Architectural engineering
- Asphalt pavements
- Building management
- Construction engineering
- Construction methods
- Continuum mechanics
- Cracking
- Design (by type)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Fracture mechanics
- Gravels
- Highway and road design
- Infrastructure
- Maintenance and operation
- Materials engineering
- Materials processing
- Pavement condition
- Pavement design
- Pavements
- Rehabilitation
- Sight distances
- Solid mechanics
- Transportation engineering
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