Download - Comprehensive Rigid Pavement Design Course
CONCRETE PAVEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT DESIGN DETAILS AND DESIGN DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION PRACTICESPRACTICES
A Training CourseA Training Course
National Highway Institute
Federal Highway Administration
SESSION 1SESSION 1Overview
IntroductionIntroduction
Focus of concrete pavement design:
SLAB THICKNESS
Does slab thickness solve all concrete pavement performance problems?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Distress Type?Distress Type?
Comprehensive Comprehensive Concrete Pavement Concrete Pavement
DesignDesign More than just slab thickness Direct consideration of other design
elements, e.g.,– Joint spacing– Load transfer– Shoulder design
Design pavement as a system
Overall Course Overall Course ObjectivesObjectives
Recognize effect of design features on performance
Select appropriate design features
Identify construction practices critical to performance
Focus is on jointed plain concrete pavements
General Design Considerations Traffic Design Life Subgrade Reliability Climate Costs
Other Factors
Select Concrete Pavement Type
Specific Concrete Pavement Design Elements
Subgrade Characterization
Drainage Design
Base Selection and Design
Thickness Design
Joint Design
Shoulder Design
Construction
Special Design and Construction Considerations for Reinforced
Pavements
Concrete Pavement Design and Construction
Process
Course ContentCourse Content
DAY ONE
Course Introduction
Concrete pavement type selection
Subgrade characterization
Course ContentCourse Content
DAY TWO
Drainage considerations
Base selection and design
Thickness design
Joint design
Shoulder considerations
Course Content (cont’d)Course Content (cont’d)
DAY THREE
Construction considerations
Special considerations for reinforced pavements (optional)
Course FormatCourse Format
Lecture/discussion Workshops Protocol:
– Informal
– Questions are encouraged
– Class participation is essential
WorkshopsWorkshops
Opportunity to apply course concepts Most are computer-oriented:
– Selection of k-value
– Base and drainage selection
– Preliminary thickness design
– Final pavement design
– Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Course Reference Course Reference MaterialsMaterials
Concrete Pavement Design Details and Construction Practices — Technical Digest
Concrete Pavement Design Details and Construction Practices — Participant’s Workbook
Related NHI CoursesRelated NHI Courses
Techniques for Pavement Rehabilitation (No. 13108)
Portland Cement Concrete Materials (No. 13119)
Pavement Subsurface Drainage Design (No. 13126)
Construction of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements (No. 13133)
Pavement Distress Identification (No. 13134)
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SummarySummary
Comprehensive pavement design
– More than just slab thickness
– Selection/incorporation of design features
Overview of course
– Course content
– Format
– Reference materials