65.24 yettes yp en nas prin) (od i easeny oan 1 exbon 3h é Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards: Volume 4 ~ Highway Design Figure 6-4 Correction of Effective Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Potential Loss of ‘Subbase Support 12 Br Garett ptt Sort nap ee Mabe of SrdeRasion,& (6) ‘Source : AASHTO, 1995, Guide for Design of Pavement Structures Vol. 1. Used by Permission Joints and Load Transfer Expansion Joints - The primary function of an expansion joint is to prevent the development of damaging compressive stresses due to volume changes in the pavement slab, and to prevent excessive pressures being transmitted to adjacent structures, In general, it is considered that expansion joints are not necessary for rigid pavement, except adjacent to structures. At these locations expansion joints may be used when protected with satisfactory load transfer devices and suitable preformed joint fillers. Consideration might be given to the use of suitable terminal anchorage devices in lieu of expansion joints. Where it is necessary to provide for more than 25 mm of expansion space, a series of 25 mm joints may be installed at intervals of approximately 90 m. Other types of joints that provide adequate control may also be used. Contraction Joints - The purpose of contraction joints is to provide for an orderly arrangement of the cracking that occurs. If the joints are properly designed and spaced, a minimum of cracking outside the joint would be expected. Contraction joints may be sawed in the hardened concrete or formed by plastic inserts if performance indicates they are satisfactory. The depth of joint should be approximately % of the thickness of the pavement slab. The design of the joint should be related to the expected joint opening and the elongation of the joint or