Estimation of the Cracking Probability in Road Structures by Modeling of External Influences

Authors

  • Ivan Leonovich Dept of Road Construction and Road Management, Belarusian National Technical University, Pr. Niezavisimosti 65, 220013 Minsk, Belarus
  • Irina Melnikova Dept of Road Construction and Road Management, Belarusian National Technical University, Pr. Niezavisimosti 65, 220013 Minsk, Belarus
  • Virgaudas Puodžiukas Dept of Roads, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saulėtekio al. 11, 10223 Vilnius, Lithuania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3846/bjrbe.2013.31

Keywords:

asphalt concrete pavements, cracking, finite element method (FEM), modeling, stresses, deflection, climatic conditions, traffic load

Abstract

This paper presents the initial study results of the process of crack appearance in asphalt pavements by reason of traffic load and temperature. Calculations were carried out using of finite element method. According to the modeling results appearance of reflected cracks under the traffic load and cracks that occurred under the influence of temperature were predicted. Recommendations on the choice of the road structure are also presented in the paper.

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Published

27.12.2013

How to Cite

Leonovich, I., Melnikova, I., & Puodžiukas, V. (2013). Estimation of the Cracking Probability in Road Structures by Modeling of External Influences. The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 8(4), 240-249. https://doi.org/10.3846/bjrbe.2013.31