Abstract: This paper describes a successful failure analysis to determine the causes of loss of backfill sand from a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall, and cracks on the concrete approach slabs on top of it. The Texas Department ...

Abstract: Reflective cracking through jointed concrete pavement overlays has been a persistent problem. Several different rehabilitation strategies have been used in Texas. This paper is a summary of the performance of strategies ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on the cause, possible solutions, and future prevention of pavement heave at a new construction project. We speculated that heaving on the east side of the project was caused by a reaction between the ...

Abstract: The main objective of this study is to identify the cause of the punchouts observed on Interstate Highway 30 (IH-30), and to identify possible rehabilitation alternatives. Several nondestructive tests, as well as coring ...

Abstract: After only 2 months in service, the frontage road of US 290 developed a series of depressions that caused a very poor ride. The main cause of the premature failure was attributed to disintegration of the cement treated ...

Abstract: The Specific Pavement Study–1 pavement test section on US281 in south Texas comprise the largest Strategic Highway Research Program experimental site in the United States. The project was opened to traffic in 1997, and ...

Abstract: This forensic study is unique in that it involves a pavement warranty specification. Extensive field and laboratory testing was conducted to determine the cause(s) of longitudinal cracks observed on the surface. Four ...

Abstract: This paper documents an investigation into the cause of structural distress (alligator cracking and deep rutting) found in a foamed-asphalt warranty project in Texas. This is a unique forensic study involving a warranty ...