Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements

The primary goal of this study was to investigate the cost effectiveness of five continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) design features. These design features are as follows: longitudinal steel reinforcement percentage, portland cement concrete (PCC) slab width, PCC slab thickness, shoulder type and thickness, and base type and thickness. The authors conducted a life cycle cost analysis using different combinations of these five design features.

• Corporate Authors:

  Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

  933 North Plum Grove Road
  Schaumburg, IL  United States  60173

  ERES Consultants, Incorporated

  505 West University Avenue
  Champaign, IL  United States  61820-3915

  Applied Research Associates, Incorporated

  505 West University Avenue
  Champaign, IL  United States  61820-3915
• Authors:
  • Smith, Kelly L
  • Gharaibeh, Nasir G
  • Darter, Michael I
• Publication Date: 2004-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: n.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Continuously reinforced concrete pavements; Cost effectiveness; Life cycle costing; Longitudinal reinforcement; Pavement base course; Pavement design; Portland cement concrete; Reinforcing steel; Road shoulders; Thickness; Width
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Highways; Materials; Pavements; I10: Economics and Administration; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01026372
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 29 2006 9:14AM