NTL Record

Title Curl and Warp Analysis of the LTPP SPS-2 Site in Arizona : TechBrief
Record ID 61718
Personal Name
Creator
Wiser, Larry
Corporate Creator United States. Federal Highway Administration; Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publication Date 20130501
Language English
Abstract Variability in the roughness levels of jointed Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements can often be observed over short periods of time. This study demonstrated specialized analyses for quantifying the effect of curl and warp on the roughness of jointed PCC pavements using profile data from the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Specific Pavement Studies (SPS)-2 site in Arizona. The study sought to quantify and explain changes in the International Roughness Index (IRI) observed over time on the LTPP SPS-2 site in Arizona using methods that were applied to other sites.(1) The study analyzed the profiles in detail by calculating their IRI values, examining the spatial distribution of roughness within them, viewing them with post-processing filters, and examining their spectral properties. The study also attempted to relate changes in IRI over time to design variables, maintenance history, and observations of distress.
Rosap ID dot:34786
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/34786
TRT Terms Concrete pavements; Roughness; Warpage
General Subjects International Roughness Index; Long-Term Pavement Performance Program; Specific Pavement Studies (LTPP); Curling (Pavements)
Geographical
Coverage
United States; Arizona
TRIS Online
Accession No
1483374
Report Number FHWA-HRT-13-040
Availability Federal Highway Administration
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/61000/61700/61718/13040.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository