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Publication Number: FHWA-RD-88-068
Date: June 1989

 

Rigid Pavement Analysis and Design

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FOREWARD

This report presents the findings of a research study t o evaluate currently available rigid pavement analysis models and design methods. The methods and models were evaluated for their limitations as well as their capabilities. A micro-computer program was developed which predicts average faulting values for doweled and non-doweled joints, based on specific design inputs. It should prove useful as a tool to check proposed pavement designs. Finally, specific experimental pavement designs were developed based on the study findings.

This report will be of interest to engineers involved in rigid pavement design and analysis.

Sufficient copies of this report are being distributed by FHWA memorandum to provide two copies to each FHWA Region and Division and two copies to each State highway agency. Direct distribution is being made to the division offices. Additional copies for the public are available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS , U. S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161.

Thomas J. Pasko, Jr., P.E.
Director, Office of Engineering
and Highway Operations
Research and Development

Notice

This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. The contents of this report reflect the views of the contractor, who is responsible for the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official policy o f the department of transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.

The United States government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trade or manufacturers' names appear herein only because they are considered essential to the object of this document.

 


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