Analytical Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Waterproofing Layer in Pavement Structure
By Jun Takahashi and Ayaho Miyamoto
Concrete Research and Technology
Vol.17, No.2, Mar 2006 (Issue 41)
- Synopsis:
- Waterproofing system in the pavement structures is one of most important functions to keep concrete slab durability, and waterproof material on concrete slab is required to have the sufficient mechanical properties for the wheel load to keep waterproofing function. To be based on concept of performance-based design method, it is important to evaluate mechanical properties of waterproof layer for the wheel load. In this paper, it was directed attention to creep characteristics of waterproof layer and creep characteristics of waterproof layer was estimated by the combination of experimental data, FEM analysis and a Genetic Algorithm metod. The mechanical behavior of waterproof layer applied the wheel load with running and braking was analyzed by FEM with both creep material model and estimated modulus model.
- Keywords:
- Waterproof material, Concrete deck slab, Creep, Adhesive, GA, FEM
