Constructing High-density Longitudinal Joints to Improve Pavement Longevity

This research would have three major objectives: (i) determine the factors that control the longitudinal joint density; (ii) develop a test method for more accurate quality control testing of the longitudinal joints; and (iii) develop a specification for longitudinal joint construction based on the findings of the research project. Failures around longitudinal joints (especially on roadway sections with centerline rumble strips) have been an important issue in Oregon affecting the overall long-term performance of Oregon roadway network. The longitudinal joint construction specification developed in this study will help Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reduce the pavement cracking originating from longitudinal joints and improve the long-term performance of pavements in Oregon. Improved cracking performance will lead to reduced life cycle costs, increased pavement condition ratings, and reduced roughness for the Oregon roadway network. The longitudinal joint quality control test that will be developed in this study will help ODOT identify any issues with the joint construction practices in the future.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $225000
• Contract Numbers:

  SPR 842

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  Oregon Department of Transportation

  555 13th Street NE
  Salem, OR  United States  97301
• Project Managers:

  Li, Xiugang

• Performing Organizations:

  Oregon State University, Corvallis

  101 Kearney Hall
  Corvallis, OR  United States  97331
• Principal Investigators:

  Coleri, Erdem

• Start Date: 20200901
• Expected Completion Date: 20220930
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: Transportation, Planning, Research, and Development

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Joint construction; Longitudinal joints; Pavement performance; Quality control; Service life; Specifications; Test procedures
• Identifier Terms: Oregon Department of Transportation
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01762233
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Oregon Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: SPR 842
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jan 13 2021 12:31PM