Title:
Concrete Q&A: Joint Deterioration Mechanism and Prevention
Author(s):
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
39
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
80
Keywords:
DOI:
10.14359/51700815
Date:
6/1/2017
Abstract:
Q: What causes deterioration of sawcut joints in concrete pavements, and how can it be prevented?
Related References:
1. Weiss, J.; Ley, M.T.; Sutter, L.; Harrington, D.; Gross, J.; and Tritsch, S., “Guide to the Prevention and Restoration of Early Joint Deterioration in Concrete Pavements,” IHRB Project TR-697, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Ames, IA, 2016, 39 pp.
2. Jones, W.; Farnam, Y.; Imbrock, P.; Spiro, J.; Villani, C.; Golias, M.; Olek, J.; and Weiss, J.; “An Overview of Joint Deterioration in Concrete Pavement: Mechanisms, Solution Properties, and Sealers,” Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2013, 59 pp., http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/jtrpaffdocs/4/.
3. Scherer, G.W., and Valenza II, J.J., “Mechanisms of Frost Damage,” Materials Science of Concrete VII, F. Young and J.P. Skalny, eds., Wiley, 2005, 305 pp.
4. Li, W.; Pour-Ghaz, M.; Castro, J.; and Weiss, J., “Water Absorption and Critical Degree of Saturation Relating to Freeze–Thaw Damage in Concrete Pavement Joints,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, V. 24, No. 3, March 2012, pp. 299-307.
5. Weiss, J., and Farnam, Y., “Concrete Pavement Joint Deterioration: Recent Findings to Reduce the Potential for Damage,” MAP Brief, CP Road Map, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Ames, IA, June 2015, http://www.cproadmap.org/publications/MAPbriefJune2015.pdf.
6. ACI Committee 201, “Guide to Durable Concrete (ACI 201.2R-16),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2016, 82 pp.