Finite Difference Modeling of Misaligned Dowel Bars and Their Effects on Joint Performance
This paper presents an analysis of the potential impact of misaligned dowel bars on concrete pavement joint performance. The performance and efficiency of a concrete pavement joint is assessed through the ability of the joint to expand and contract under temperature variations. With the finite difference method, the pullout force and stress distribution resulting from various dowel bar misalignment combinations are compared to propose an acceptable misalignment value. It was found that the stress within the concrete is acceptable for dowel bar misalignments of 20 mm, and cracking is expected to occur if a dowel bar is misaligned by more than 25 mm.
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Authors:
- Leong, Patrick
- Tighe, Susan Louise
- Rothenburg, Leo
- Hein, David
- Publication Date: 2006
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; References;
- Pagination: pp 101-110
- Monograph Title: Construction 2006
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Serial:
- Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
- Issue Number: 1946
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0361-1981
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Alignment; Concrete pavements; Deformation curve; Dowels (Fasteners); Finite differences; Pavement joints; Pavement performance; Stress cracking; Tie bars
- Uncontrolled Terms: Pullout strength
- Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01020577
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 0309099544
- Files: PRP, TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Mar 3 2006 10:22AM