Abstract
A two dimensional finite element model of a doweled joint in a rigid pavement system is described. All of the components are modeled using continuum elements; no plates, beams, or springs are used, and thus no artificial stiffnesses have to be assigned. A definition of joint efficiency based on load transferred through the dowel is introduced. Results are presented that demonstrate the effect of varying the interface conditions between the dowel, slab and foundation. A study is also made of the influence of dowel misfit on joint performance. Joint efficiency measured using the shear load transferred is found to reflect the deterioration of joint performance that accompanies changes in interface conditions and dowel misfit, whereas efficiency measured using displacements fails to differentiate between the various cases considered here.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Airfield Pavement Conference |
| Place of Publication | New York, NY, United States |
| Publisher | ASCE |
| Pages | 166-177 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1997 Airfield Pavement Conference - Seattle, WA, USA Duration: Aug 17 1997 → Aug 20 1997 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1997 Airfield Pavement Conference |
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| City | Seattle, WA, USA |
| Period | 8/17/97 → 8/20/97 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)