Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance

Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and
Performance






By Norbert Delatte


* Publisher: Taylor & Francis
* Number Of Pages: 372
* Publication Date: 2007-10-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415409705
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415409704
* Binding: Hardcover


From the Publisher:
A pavement project may be envisioned as a three-link chain, consisting
of materials, design, and construction. The weakest link governs the
performance of the system - therefore engineers must be knowledgeable
about all three aspects as well as their interactions. Concrete Pavement
Design, Construction, and Performance is organized in much the same way
as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for
concrete pavement solutions are outlined and the desired performance and
behavior parameters are identified. Next, appropriate materials are
selected and the desired concrete proportions determined. Once the
materials are known the design can be completed. Finally, the necessary
construction steps for translating the design into a durable facility
are provided. Pavement management, maintenance, rehabilitation, and
overlays are also addressed.