A HISTORY OF JOINTS IN CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

The factors that affect the design of pavement joints are subbase, slab length, type of pavement, type of joint, load transfer device, and joint sealant. Knowledge about each of these factors has been developing through research and testing ever since the first concrete pavement was cast. The transverse joint most widely used today is the contraction joint in a reinforced pavement with round dowel bars for load transfer. The joint is sealed with a preformed compression seal. Slab lengths still show a great variation throughout the country.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Cook, J P
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 29-36
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: C01

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Contraction joints; Joint sealers; Joints; Load transfer; Reinforced concrete pavements; Seals (Devices); Slabs; Subbase (Pavements); Transverse joints
• Uncontrolled Terms: Compression seals; Subbase
• Old TRIS Terms: Joint; Load transfer device
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084682
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 11201 Proc Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM