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Foundation modeling techniques and corresponding jointed concrete airfield pavement responses
Ahmed Ebrahim Abu El-Maaty1, Eman Muhammed Salah El-Din2.
Concrete pavement design procedure is expected to provide acceptable performance
for a projected period under a broad range of conditions. Numerous scholars established their
models grounded on finite element models (FEM) for investigation of jointed concrete pavement
(JCP). FEM of concrete pavement systems requires a reasonable demonstration of the foundation
layer. The main two techniques for simulating the foundation layer are the solid bricks element
model with specific depth and the elastic Winkler model. Each has its advantages and limitations.
The effect of these two techniques on the pavement responses was investigated using finite
element code, ABAQUS (6.13). The provided model represents the real stress behavior of
pavements and able to accommodate different types of rigid pavement layers, multiple combined
actions, from slab-base friction, from dowel-concrete interaction, and from traffic loads. Analysis
of the results is mainly in term of load transfer indicators. The notion of load transfer efficiency
(LTE) is essential in airfield design procedures. Comprehending the response of rigid airfield
pavement under such circumstances is essential for developing a new pavement design procedure,
as well as applying appropriate preservation measures for present pavements.
Affiliation:
- Menoufia University, Egypt
- Menoufia University, Egypt
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