Abstract

In order to solve the problem of reflection cracks in semi-rigid base asphalt pavement, a study of temperature-type reflection crack expansion is carried out according to the typical climatic characteristics of Guilin, Guangxi Province. According to the theory of fatigue fracture mechanics, the stress intensity factor analysis at the crack tip is carried out, the reflection crack propagation life under single-factor and multi-factor changes is calculated using the Paris fatigue growth formula, and the prediction model of the propagation life of reflected crack under the action of a temperature gradient is established. The results show that the propagation life of temperature-type reflective cracks increases with an increase in the thickness of the middle course and bottom course, and decreases with an increase in the surface course modulus, base course modulus, base course thickness, and temperature decrease. The prediction model includes the factors that have a great influence on the reflection crack extension and provides a theoretical supplement and reference for the design and calculation of asphalt pavement structure in areas with large temperature differences.

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