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Tracking particle displacements in unbound aggregate layers of roadways
Accelerated pavement tests were conducted on reduced-scale pavement sections under controlled environmental conditions using the model Mobile Load Simulator (MLS11). A unique monitoring system was developed as part of this study to evaluate the response of the pavement sections under rolling wheel loads. The performance of the sections with an increasing number of wheel passes was evaluated by measuring the surface rutting as well as the subsurface displacement of particles within the base layer. The sections were built in modular frames constructed above grade to facilitate access to the particles within the base layer from the sides of the frame. Surface rutting was measured intermittently using an in-house developed laser profilometer. A unique, cost-effective assembly of 30 linear position transducers was designed to continuously track the displacements of artificial particles within the base layer. The displacements, measured with the new system, were found to be particularly suitable to generate horizontal permanent displacement fields and strain fields. Overall, the new developments allowed comprehensive monitoring of the internal response of pavements subjected to wheel loading.
Tracking particle displacements in unbound aggregate layers of roadways
Accelerated pavement tests were conducted on reduced-scale pavement sections under controlled environmental conditions using the model Mobile Load Simulator (MLS11). A unique monitoring system was developed as part of this study to evaluate the response of the pavement sections under rolling wheel loads. The performance of the sections with an increasing number of wheel passes was evaluated by measuring the surface rutting as well as the subsurface displacement of particles within the base layer. The sections were built in modular frames constructed above grade to facilitate access to the particles within the base layer from the sides of the frame. Surface rutting was measured intermittently using an in-house developed laser profilometer. A unique, cost-effective assembly of 30 linear position transducers was designed to continuously track the displacements of artificial particles within the base layer. The displacements, measured with the new system, were found to be particularly suitable to generate horizontal permanent displacement fields and strain fields. Overall, the new developments allowed comprehensive monitoring of the internal response of pavements subjected to wheel loading.
Tracking particle displacements in unbound aggregate layers of roadways
Subramanian, S. (author) / Zornberg, Jorge G. (author)
2024-12-31
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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