FREEZE-THAW DETERIORATION OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

This discussion of how concrete freezes and thaws under natural conditions, focuses on the thermal and hydraulic stresses involved in surface scaling. The mechanics of surface scaling are described, and freezing within the paste is discussed, as well as temperature and saturation differentials. A series of laboratory tests was conducted to establish the validity of the theory that surface scaling could result from freezing temperatures converging upon a zone of greater saturation. Field measurements also were made. Conclusions drawn from the study are presented and discussed.

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  American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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• Authors:
  • Adkins, D F
  • Christiansen, V T
• Publication Date: 1989-5

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 97-104
• Serial:
  • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0899-1561
  • EISSN: 1943-5533
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jmcee7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete pavements; Freeze thaw durability; Surface course (Pavements); Temperature
• Uncontrolled Terms: Scaling
• Old TRIS Terms: Freezing thawing effects
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00485141
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1989 12:00AM