Mechanical Behavior of Doweled Joints in Concrete Pavements: A Review
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements
Volume 148, Issue 4
Abstract
Dowel bars in concrete pavements can effectively improve the performance of joints as well as the overall performance of pavements. This paper reviewed the mechanical behavior, structural numerical simulation analysis, testing study of doweled joints in concrete pavements, and the research work on the alternative dowel bars. The influences of dowel bar configuration, diameter, spacing, misalignment, rust, and the bonding between the surrounding concrete on the performance of doweled joints were also discussed in this paper. Limitations of theoretical research and test methods were mentioned after reviewing these aspects of dowel bars, indicating the direction for future research on doweled joints in concrete pavements.
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All data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The authors would like to acknowledge all researchers who published valuable studies that are cited in this review paper. The authors also would like to acknowledge the financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China (Project No. 2019YFB1310600) and the National Science Foundation of China (Project No. U1933116).
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- Construction engineering
- Construction methods
- Dowels
- Engineering fundamentals
- Fastening
- Infrastructure
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- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials engineering
- Mechanical properties
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- Numerical models
- Pavements
- Structural behavior
- Structural engineering
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