Pooled Fund Study of Premature Concrete Pavement Deterioration, HR-1063, Supplementary Study, 1997

(1997) Pooled Fund Study of Premature Concrete Pavement Deterioration, HR-1063, Supplementary Study, 1997. Transportation, Department of

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Abstract

Recently, a number of roads have begun to exhibit the onset of deterioration at relatively early ages. Since this deterioration appears to be the result of materials issues, data concerning raw materials, design, and paving conditions have been collected and analyzed for correlation between independent variables and deterioration. This analysis shows that there is a positive and statistically significant correlation between deterioration and the following variables: alkali and sulfate content of the cementitious materials, impermeable base course, paving temperature, and the presence of fly ash. This study also concludes that there is a significant need for improvement in data collection and maintenance by many organizations responsible for the production of concrete.