CONCRETE PAVEMENT JOINTS: SHOULD THEY BE WARRANTEED

Because most concrete pavement failures are joint related, many design engineers, public works agencies and governmental agencies would welcome joints warranteed for several years with free replacement of failures. A few engineering departments now get such warranties for up to ten years. Implementation of a warranteed contract that avoids joint problems requires cooperation between design engineer, contractor, and materials supplier. This article discusses the various factors and requirements involved, including groove design, sealant depth control, installation, joint preparation and cleaning, joint materials, warranty responsibility, and other related subjects.

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• Publication Date: 1983-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-28
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete pavements; Failure; Joint sealers; Joints; Pavement grooving; Pavements; Roads
• Old TRIS Terms: Grooves; Joint
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00381805
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1984 12:00AM