SESSION 2 Concrete Pavement Type Selection and Design Features
Dec 26, 2015
SESSION 2SESSION 2
Concrete Pavement Type Selection and
Design Features
Concrete Pavement Type Selection and
Design Features
ObjectivesObjectives
Identify concrete pavement types
Recognize considerations in type selection
List concrete pavement design features and recognize their beneficial effects
Concrete Pavement TypesConcrete Pavement Types
Jointed plain concrete pavements (JPCP)
Jointed reinforced concrete pavements (JRCP)
Continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP)
JPCPJPCP
3.7 to 6.1 m (typ.)
(12 to 20 ft)
Transverse Joints(with or without dowels)
Longitudinal Joint (with tiebars)
PLANVIEW
3.7 to 6.1 m (typ.)
(12 to 20 ft)
JRCPJRCP
PLANVIEW
7.6 to 18.3 m (typ)
(25 to 60 ft)
Transverse Joints(with dowels)
Welded WireFabric Reinforcing
Longitudinal Joint (with tiebars)
CRCPCRCP
Longitudinal Joint (with tiebars)
PLANVIEW
Typical Crack Spacing(0.9 to 2.4 m)
(3 to 8 ft)
Continuous Longitudinal Reinforcement
(Deformed Bars)
Pavement Type FactoidsPavement Type Factoids JPCP is the most common concrete
pavement constructed today JRCP was widely constructed in 1960s
and 1970s CRCP is constructed by a few agencies,
often on high-volume, urban roadways
Considerations in SelectionConsiderations in Selection Traffic levels
Subgrade
Climate
Initial construction and life-cycle costs
Service life
Future maintenance/rehabilitation
Reliability
Contractor experience
Local experience/past performance
Pavement CharacteristicsPavement Characteristics
JPCP
Pavement Type DisadvantagesAdvantages
CRCP
JRCP
Reliable design Applicable in all
locations
Fewer joints Less concern about
random cracking
No transverse joints Smooth riding Long service life Low maintenance
Increased joint cost Increased joint
maintenance
Joint deterioration Crack deterioration
High initial cost Rehab is difficult
NCHRP 1-32 Pavement Type Selection Guidelines
NCHRP 1-32 Pavement Type Selection Guidelines
0 5 10 15 20 ESALs, millions
Undoweled or Doweled JPCPDoweled JRCPCRCP
1.5
1.5-3.0
3.0-6.0
Doweled JPCPDoweled JRCPCRCP
Undoweled JPCP
Undoweled or Doweled JPCPDoweled JRCP
>6.0
Design FeaturesDesign Features
Design elements contributing to performance
Key design features (European researchers)
– Nonerodible base course
– Positive drainage
– Strengthened structure (thick slab, doweled joints, or CRCP)
– Slab stress relieving features (widened slabs, trapezoidal cross section)
Relative Effect of Design Features on JPCP Performance
Relative Effect of Design Features on JPCP Performance Initial smoothness
Load transfer
Subdrainage
Base type
Slab widening
Joint spacing
Slab thickness
Slab modulus/strength
Increasing Effect on
Performance