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| Title: |
Edge Cracking in Residential Development Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements |
| Author: |
Shuler, Scott Nobe, Michael D. |
| Appeared in: |
International journal of construction education and research |
| Paging: | Volume 3 (2007) nr. 3 pages 179-197 |
| Year: |
2007-09 |
| Contents: |
Longitudinal edge cracking has caused asphalt pavement failure in Colorado for many years. The purpose of this research was to determine the probable cause or causes of edge cracking in asphalt pavements in residential subdivisions. Eight locations at three sites in Colorado were sampled. A fourth site was identified, and soil samples were collected before construction in an attempt to obtain precracking soils data. The three primary findings of the study were 1). The edge cracking observed at all eight locations in this study began at the top of the pavement. This means that upward movement from below and/or bending is causing excessive tensile strain at the surface of the pavement. 2) Lower density and higher moisture than optimum of the subgrade beneath the edge cracks appears to be related to the cracking. 3) The soils at all locations were plastic clays with potential for high volume change. It seems likely that swelling of these soils contributed to the edge cracking; however, no strong correlation was found. |
| Publisher: |
Routledge |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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