Experimental evaluation of load transfer efficiency of non-dowelled concrete pavements

Journal article (2022)

Authors

Mauricio Pradena University of Concepcion
L.J.M. Houben Pavement Engineering - CEG
Andrés César University of Concepcion
Research Group
Pavement Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2022 Mauricio Pradena, L.J.M. Houben, Andrés César
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2844.2019
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Engineering Structures

Research Group

Pavement Engineering

Abstract

Generally, joint performance in concrete pavements is evaluated in laboratory by applying dynamic loads that require large scale experimental setups. In order to propose a simplified laboratory test, a comprehensive literary review of the fundamentals of load transfer at joints is made, and the load transfer efficiency obtained via a reduced scale test is compared under static and dynamic conditions. The results confirm feasibility of static analysis via a reduced scale test for evaluating load transfer efficiency of non-dowelled concrete pavements.