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    Pumping and faulting occur in rigid pavements when there is a difference in elevation across joints or cracks, usually caused by slab pumping in undoweled joints. Faulting becomes noticeable at around 2.5 mm and rehabilitation should be considered at 4 mm. Faulting can be caused by slab settlement, curling or warping in addition to pumping. Faults under 3 mm may not require repair, while those from 3-12.5 mm could be addressed with dowels and over 12.5 mm likely require reconstruction.

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    Pumping and faulting occur in rigid pavements when there is a difference in elevation across joints or cracks, usually caused by slab pumping in undoweled joints. Faulting becomes noticeable at around 2.5 mm and rehabilitation should be considered at 4 mm. Faulting can be caused by slab settlement, curling or warping in addition to pumping. Faults under 3 mm may not require repair, while those from 3-12.5 mm could be addressed with dowels and over 12.5 mm likely require reconstruction.

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    ECC 3733 - Lecture 2.1

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    Pumping and faulting occur in rigid pavements when there is a difference in elevation across joints or cracks, usually caused by slab pumping in undoweled joints. Faulting becomes noticeable at around 2.5 mm and rehabilitation should be considered at 4 mm. Faulting can be caused by slab settlement, curling or warping in addition to pumping. Faults under 3 mm may not require repair, while those from 3-12.5 mm could be addressed with dowels and over 12.5 mm likely require reconstruction.

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    ECC 3733

    ADVANCED HIGHWAY
    1
    ENGINEERING
    RIGID PAVEMENT
    PUMPING AND FAULTING
    2 PUMPING AND FAULTING

     A difference in elevation across a joint or crack usually


    associated with undoweled JPCP
     Usually the approach slab is higher than the leave slab
    due to pumping, the most common faulting
    mechanism
     Faulting is noticeable when the average faulting in the
    pavement section reaches about 2.5 mm (0.1 inch)
     When the average faulting reaches 4 mm (0.15 in),
    diamond grinding or other rehabilitation measures
    should be considered
    3 PUMPING AND FAULTING

     Most commonly, faulting is a result of slab pumping


     Faulting can also be caused by slab settlement,
    curling and warping
     Faulting heights of less than 3 mm (0.125 inch) need
    not be repaired
     Faulting in an undoweled JPCP between 3 mm (0.125
    inch) and 12.5 mm (0.5 inch) is a candidate for a
    dowel bar retrofit
     Faulting in excess of 12.5 mm (0.5 inches) generally
    warrants total reconstruction
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    9 FAULTING
    10 FAULTING
    11 FAULTING

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