Research on roadway performance and distress at low temperature.
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2012-06-01
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Abstract:This research project investigated the performance and damage characteristics of Nebraska roadways at low-temperature
conditions. To meet the research objective, laboratory tests were incorporated with mechanistic numerical modeling. The
three most common pavement structures in Nebraska were selected and modeled considering local environmental conditions
and pavement materials with and without truck loading. Cracking of asphalt overlay was predicted and analyzed by
conducting finite element simulations incorporated with cohesive zone fracture. Parametric analyses were also conducted by
varying pavement geometries and material properties, which could lead to helping pavement designers understand the
mechanical sensitivity of design variables on the overall responses and performance characteristics of pavement structures.
This better understanding is expected to provide NDOR engineers with more scientific insights into how to select paving
materials in a more appropriate way and to advance the current structural pavement design practices.
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