If you have spalled joints and cracks, you need to perform:
Partial Depth Patch Repairs
Partial depth repair (PDR) is a shallow depth repair procedure used to address pavement deterioration that does not fully extend through a concrete slab. This method is used to repair spalling and fraying of concrete slab edges at joints and cracks as well as localized scaling. Spalling, which can occur on both jointed and continuously reinforced pavements, reduces pavement serviceability and can become hazardous to highway users. This type of deterioration can be caused by a number of factors including late sawing, poor joint design, inadequate joint/crack maintenance and material durability issues such as Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR). Once initiated, spalls tend to grow under repeated thermal stresses and traffic loadings.
The purpose of PDR is to repair surface defects, reestablish joint reservoirs and restore localized areas of deterioration. PDR replaces unsound concrete to restore rideability and discourages further deterioration. Further, PDR is an excellent preventative maintenance technique as it is proven to last more than 20 years when properly constructed using quality materials and workmanship.
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Guide for Partial Depth Repair of Concrete Pavements
National Concrete Pavement Technology Center Guide
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Dowel Bar Retrofitting in Buena Vista County, Iowa
In Buena Vista County, Iowa, a study sponsored by the Iowa Highway Research Board and Iowa Department of Transportation evaluated different dowel bar materials for local road pavements. The project, conducted by Iowa State University, included diamond grinding to improve the international roughness index and reduce faulting. The findings indicated that fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) dowels performed better in terms of pavement smoothness compared to steel dowels.
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An Evaluation of Retrofit Load Transfer Materials and Dowel Bar Configurations
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) constructed experimental test sections of retrofit load transfer and DBR on U. S. Highway 52, a divided 4-lane highway near Zumbrota, Minnesota that was originally constructed in 1983. Multiple dowel bar configurations were evaluated.
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FHWA Pavement Preservation Checklist Series: Partial Depth Repair
Pavement Preservation Checklist Series
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