PRESTRESSED PAVEMENTS, THEORY INTO PRACTICE

Prestressed concrete pavement exploration began in the 1930s, only a short time after the prestressing of building structures came into practice. While prestressing of concrete bridges and buildings has attained a prominent place in construction, its use in pavement engineering is still considered something of a novelty. A primary reason for this situation appears to be that the economy of concrete pavements is peculiarly dependent on standardization of design and construction procedures. This article provides an overview of prestressed concrete pavements, focusing on issues related to the structural value of prestress in pavement design and on performance and maintenance advantages.

• Corporate Authors:

  Purdue University

  School of Civil Engineering, 550 Stadium Mall Drive
  West Lafeyette, IN  United States  47907
• Authors:
  • Friberg, B F
• Conference:
  • International Conference on Concrete Pavement Design
  • Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
  • Date: 1977-2-15 to 1977-2-17
• Publication Date: 1977

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 157-173

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete pavements; Conferences; Highway engineering; Highway transportation; Pavement design; Pavement maintenance; Pavement performance; Prestressed concrete pavements
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00824901
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 21 2002 12:00AM