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Analysis Of Distresses In Asphalt Pavement Transitions On Bridge Approaches And Departures, Manvitha Rajalingola
Analysis Of Distresses In Asphalt Pavement Transitions On Bridge Approaches And Departures, Manvitha Rajalingola
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Some highway agencies in the United States are experiencing frequent distresses in asphalt pavements on bridge approaches/departures. Commonly observed distresses include alligator cracking and rutting, which reduce roadway smoothness and safety. To lessen the distresses in pavements it is needed to investigate the extent and root causes of the problem. Based on Florida highway conditions, this research study mainly focused on1. Literature review and identification of the extent of the problem; 2. Collection of relevant pavement condition data and descriptive analysis; 3. Development of statistical models to determine factors influencing the distresses in asphalt pavements on bridge approaches/departures. To the …