Research Article

Mechanical Behavior of Concrete Pavement considering Void beneath Slabs and Joints LTE

Table 1

The size and material properties of the FEA model.

Layer propertiesValues

Cement concrete layer (single slab)Slab length4m
Slab width3m
Slab thickness28 cm
Elastic modulus30000 MPa
Poisson’s ratio0.15

Cement and fly-ash stabilized macadam base course layerBase length10m
Base width5m
Base thickness18 cm
Elastic modulus10000 MPa
Poisson’s ratio0.25

SubgradeModulus of subgrade reaction (K)0.12 MPa/mm