Crack reflection through a road structure is one of the main causes of premature pavement deterioration. This is a widespread problem in many countries and highway maintenace authorities are having to find economic means of repairing and upgrading their pavements. This book is the eagerly awaited state-of-the-art report which considers all different aspects of the subject including assessment, evaluation
and prevention.
Edited by:
A. Vanelstraete, L. Francken Imprint: CRC Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: v.18 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 430g ISBN:9780419229506 ISBN 10: 0419229507 Pages: 152 Publication Date:27 November 1997 Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Cracking in pavements: nature and origin of cracks. Assessment and evaluation of the crack potential. Crack prevention and use of overlay systems. Characterisation of overlay systems. Modelling and structural design of overlay systems. Implementation of overlay systems on the construction site. References.