Description:
This report documents the modeling strategy and association verification which permits analysis of multiple PCC plain jointed slabs. Several subbase/soil layers below the slabs and separation of the slab and base layer are considered. Load effects include those associated with both multiple tire and linear temperature gradients. A technique for modeling aggregate interlock shear transfer across PCC pavement joints is developed and verified. The overall development is contained in the computer program EverFE. The computer program uses a graphical user interface which aids its use.
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Date Published:
July, 1998
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Publication Number:
WA-RD 455.1
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Last Modified:
December 11, 2007
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Authors:
William G. Davids, George M. Turkiyyah, Joe P. Mahoney.
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Originator:
Washington State Transportation Center (TRAC)
- # of Pages: 106 p., 2,744 KB (PDF)
- Subject: Base course (Pavements), Computer programs, Dowels (Fasteners),
Finite element method, Interlocking aggregates, Joints (Engineering), Load transfer, Portland cement concrete, Rigid pavements, Shear strength, Slabs, Temperature, Tires.
- Keywords: Finite elements, rigid pavement, joints load transfer, aggregate interlock, EverFE.
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This abstract was last modified April 29, 2008