Effect of an Opening in a Slab on the Maximum Flexural Stress in Concrete Pavements

Abstract

AbstractDesign parameters such as slab dimensions, foundation strength, and material properties play a crucial role in developing flexural stresses due to load on jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP). An opening in the slab made due to a manhole affects ...Practical ApplicationsThis study helps designers and practitioners to a deeper understanding of the structural performance of jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) with openings. Widely used design guidelines such as Indian Road Congress (IRC):58, IRC SP:...