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30 July 2001 Effect of dowel bar looseness on measured load transfer efficiency using FWD load
Samir N. Shoukry, Gergis W. William, Mourad Y. Riad
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Abstract
The effect of dowel bar looseness on the joint load transfer efficiency using Falling Weight Deflectometer is the subject of this paper. The mechanism of dynamic load transfer at transverse joints of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement is examined using nonlinear 3D finite element analysis.
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Samir N. Shoukry, Gergis W. William, and Mourad Y. Riad "Effect of dowel bar looseness on measured load transfer efficiency using FWD load", Proc. SPIE 4330, Smart Structures and Materials 2001: Smart Systems for Bridges, Structures, and Highways, (30 July 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.434151
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KEYWORDS
Interfaces

3D modeling

Finite element methods

Environmental sensing

Solids

Bridges

Cements

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