It has been reported that the pavement performance predicted by the current mechanistic-
empirical pavement design shows low or no sensitivity to subgrade and unbound layers …

Predicting faulting failure is useful in the optimal concrete pavement design. In this study,
artificial neural networks and the random forest method have been used to predict the …

In a jointed concrete pavement, the dowel bar system and the aggregate interlock are two
mechanisms for transferring wheel loads from one panel to the adjacent panel. The …

This paper presents a finite-element model of a jointed concrete pavement with aggregate
interlocking load transfer system. Interlocking mechanism has been modeled by a set of …

Faulting is associated with many design-and performance-related factors of concrete
pavement, such as traffic load, joint spacing, load transfer, drainage, subbase friction, and …

The concepts and approach used to develop a mechanistic-empirical structural design
procedure for continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP) are presented. Key …

Crack width is a key pavement performance parameter in continuously reinforced concrete
pavements (CRCP) because it controls the shear transfer between adjacent slabs. Several …

The erosion of material beneath a concrete slab is an important performance-related factor.
If applied to the selection of base materials, this factor can enhance the overall design …

Recently, TxDOT has become increasingly aware of the rising cost associated with the use
of asphalt concrete bond breakers to meet the FHWA requirement of using a permanently …

A section of jointed concrete pavement on US 75, which was built from 1982 to 1985, in the
Paris District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) experienced severe …