Abstract: A mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide (MEPDG) for portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) has been developed recently and, within it, the coefficient of thermal expansion (CoTE) of concrete is considered as a ...

Abstract: Structures underneath pavements commonly reduce the bearing capacity of the ground because of poor compaction and long-term settlement at sites around these structures. When a load is applied at these sites, the stress on ...