D-CRACKING OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS IN OHIO

A three phase program was undertaken to determine the extent and severity of D-cracking in Ohio, and to determine the role of drainage and materials properties in its development. A rating system was established to evaluate the performance of materials, in particular, coarse aggregate, in existing pavements. Data from these surveys have been processed for storage in a computerized retrieval system. Laboratory freeze-thaw testing has identified the importance of source of coarse aggregate in the development of distress and has provided strong evidence that reducing the maximum particle size of the aggregate may reduce or eliminate the development of D-cracking. A test procedure has been recommended for identifying coarse aggregate sources and gradations vulnerable to freeze-thaw failure in pavements.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Prepared in cooperation with Cement and Concrete Research Inst., Skokie, Ill. See also PB-210 315.
• Corporate Authors:

  Ohio Department of Transportation

  25 South Front Street
  Columbus, OH  United States  43215

  Denver University

  College of Law
  Denver, CO  United States  80210

  Cement and Concrete Research Institute

  Skokie, IL  United States 
• Authors:
  • Klieger, P
  • Monfore, G
  • Stark, D
  • Teske, W
• Publication Date: 1974-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 201 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Concrete pavements; Cracking; Drainage; Failure; Freezing; Grain size; Melting; Performance; Road tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Degradation
• Geographic Terms: Ohio
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00090122
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: OHIO-DOT-11-74 Final Rpt.
• Files: NTIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 22 1975 12:00AM