Nonlinear Analysis of the Load Transfer Mechanism in Rigid Pavement Systems Considering Various Interface Conditions

Various conventional definitions of load transfer efficiency, such as the efficiency based on displacement, stress and applied force, were studied. This study is the first to define load transfer efficiency based on the load transferred through the load transfer device. The results presented in this research provide an explanation for the load transfer mechanism across a joint system when different interface conditions are considered. The proposed load transfer efficiency was found to be a more useful measure of joint performance. It captured the variations in efficiency that accompany changing geometries and interface conditions. Therefore, this efficiency measure should be useful when performing parameter studies directed towards obtaining optimum designs.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Eom, In-Soo

Contributors dc:contributor

• Parsons, I. Dennis

• Engineering, Civil

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9953009

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/83486