Laboratory Report LR 179 Omission of expansion joints from concrete pavements: summary of experience and recommendations

Publication Year

1968

Document Status

Current

Abstract

The American and Continental practices and experiences in the design of concrete pavements without expansion joints have been studied. Information on the performance of lengths of road from which expansion joints have been omitted in Great Britain is given. The advantages and disadvantages of this type of design are discussed. Recommendations of the period when expansion joints may be omitted are given.

Author

Gregory, J. M.

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