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Published: Građevinar 74 (2022) 3
Paper type: Scientific research paper
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Experimental evaluation of load transfer efficiency of non-dowelled concrete pavements

Mauricio Pradena, Lambert Houben, Andrés César

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.

Keywords
concrete pavements, load transfer, laboratory test, aggregate interlock, crack width, dynamic loads, static test, short slabs

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Pradena, M., Houben, L., César, A.: Experimental evaluation of load transfer efficiency of non-dowelled concrete pavements, GRAĐEVINAR, 74 (2022) 3, pp. 179-187, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2844.2019

OR:

Pradena, M., Houben, L., César, A. (2022). Experimental evaluation of load transfer efficiency of non-dowelled concrete pavements, GRAĐEVINAR, 74 (3), 179-187, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2844.2019

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Authors:
M Pradena WEB
Mauricio Pradena
University of Concepción, Chile
Department of Civil Engineering
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Section Pavement Engineering
L Houben WEB
Lambert Houben
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Section Pavement Engineering
Photo Andres Cesar WEB
Andrés César
Departamento de Ingeniería Civil
Facultad de Ingeniería
Universidad de Concepción