Abstract
This article introduces the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) method for serviceability-based concrete pavement design. Developed to address the limitations of traditional design methods, the JSCE approach incorporates serviceability limits, a crucial advancement over simply predicting pavement life based on the avoidance of flexural cracking. It emphasizes designing pavements (for roads, airports, etc.) to maintain their serviceability throughout their intended lifespan by considering both the amplitude and frequency of loads, and allowing for flexural fatigue cracking when necessary. The method categorizes serviceability into two states: one indicating the loss of essential functions and the other representing the loss of intermediate functions. Key to this approach is the acknowledgment that pavement serviceability can be maintained even after cracking occurs, challenging the traditional focus solely on preventing cracks. The JSCE method integrates analytical and empirical methods to predict when and how serviceability issues might arise, enabling designers to ensure pavements meet required serviceability levels. By allowing for a nuanced understanding of pavement performance over time, this method represents a significant step forward in the design of durable, long-lasting concrete pavements. (Abstract generated by AI tool ChatGPT 4)
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