Static and dynamic analysis of concrete pavements including thermal warping effects

Abstract EN

A finite element (FE) algorithm is developed for analyzing the dynamic response of rigid airport pavements subjected to warping due to temperature differentials and traversing aircraft.

A single slab representation of the pavement is used.

The pavement is modeled as a thin plate supported on uniformly distributed springs and dashpots representing the viscoelastic foundation.

The aircraft suspension systems are modeled as sets of linear springs and dashpots supporting the aircraft masses.

The accuracy of the numerical procedure and its computer implementation is verified with available analytical results.

The effects of various parameters on pavement response are investigated.