THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF JOINTS IN CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

This report reviews the various types of joints used in concrete pavements in Great Britain, and gives recommendations on their design, which is related to the method of pavement construction employed. The recommendations are based on the results obtained from a comprehensive programme of laboratory tests and site studies carried out jointly by the Transport and Road Research Laboratory and the Cement and Concrete Association. Standards for the rigidity of transverse joint assemblies are discussed, and a relaxation in the tolerances for alignment of dowel bars is suggested. The report also discusses simple procedures for site tests on joint assemblies before concreting to ensure satisfactory performance both during the construction and the subsequent life of the road. /Author/TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)

  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Parmenter, B S
• Publication Date: 1973

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 33 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete pavements; Construction management; Dowels (Fasteners); Joints (Engineering); Laboratory tests; Pavement design; Specifications; Tolerances (Engineering)
• Old TRIS Terms: Joint; Tolerances
• ITRD Terms: 3666: Construction method; 9011: Design (overall design); 3896: Dowel; 5910: Durability; 6226: In situ; 2998: Joint (structural); 6237: Laboratory (not an organization); 3055: Pavement design; 2964: Rigid pavement; 177: Specifications; 5931: Stiffness; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00082752
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: TRRL Rpt. No. LR 512
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 1975 12:00AM