Abstract: This paper examines the use of Pasternak foundation model in the analysis of load-induced concrete pavement deflections and bending stresses, as well as thermal stresses caused by warping of slabs. Using theoretical solutions ...

Abstract: This paper develops a solution of warping stresses in concrete pavement slabs resting on a Pasternak foundation. The solution is derived using the classical thin‐plate theory. Warping stresses in a slab of length

Abstract: Westergaard solutions for maximum bending stress and deflection are derived by assuming infinite slab width and length, and ignoring possible thick-plate behavior of slab under loading. This paper examines the effects of ...

Abstract: This paper derives an analytical solution for a three-slab system resting on a Pasternak foundation. Joint transfer between slabs is considered in the analysis. The basic equations are based on Reissner's thick-plate theory, ...

Abstract: In this paper the work on the thick‐plate equations and their solution for the problem concerning the bending of a rectangular plate with four free edges resting on the Pasternak foundation are described. The basic equations ...

Abstract: Practically all current design for and analysis of thermally induced stresses in rigid pavements are based on an assumed linear temperature distribution across the thickness of the pavement slab. Actual temperature ...