Longitudinal Joint Systems in Slip-Formed Rigid Pavements. Volume IV. Recommendations for Alternate Joint Systems and for Strengthening Existing Joints.

摘要

Load transfer across joints is a key factor in the performance of PCC pavements. The common load transfer devices in longitudinal joints for airport pavements have for many years been concrete keyways. Many of these keyways fail under heavy aircraft loads and are very difficult to construct using slip-formed pavers. Alternate joint systems which are potentially more reliable than keyways and which can be constructed using slip-formed pavers are presented in the report. Also, procedures are described for retrofitting existing slabs with devices to provide load transfer across joints or cracks. Laboratory and field tests with these load transfer devices are described, and data on their performance are presented. Recommendations for joint designs for PCC airport pavements are given based on the level of traffic anticipated.