Abstract
ABSTRACT A five-slab thick-plate model is developed to investigate the structural response of concrete pavements under vertical loads. The Reissner's thick-plate theory and the Winkler foundation model are employed in the derivation. Load transfer across joints between slabs is considered in the analysis. The solutions of the five-slab system are arrived at by superposing the solutions of three types of elemental plates. Numerical examples are presented to verify the results of the proposed model with those obtained by the finite element method.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
