FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

This paper discusses the impact of temperature displacements on performance of pavement slabs. Also presented is a chronology of events leading to water related distress. Aspects of pavement design, concrete mixture, and construction are also discussed, and their contribution to pavement performance is evaluated. It should be emphasized that much of the information presented here is derived from Florida experience and may not necessarily be applicable to other regions, depending on the environment, traffic, and materials.