DESIGN CONCEPTS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS IN EUROPE

Many European countries, such as Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, the U.K., and others utilize concrete pavements on their roads and highways. This article deals with various concrete pavement design methods used in these countries, focusing on prestressed concrete pavements, continuously reinforced concrete pavements, and other design types. Theoretical factors relating to the design process are also discussed, including pavement stress, slab dimensions, load transfer, subbases, and thickness.