摘要: |
The study continued the development of performance-related specifications (PRS) for jointed plain concrete pavements (JPCP). Under this research project, the prototype PRS (developed under previous FHWA research) were revised and expanded to make them more practical. Different implementation levels of the PRS were defined (Levels 1, 2, and 3), with the simplified PRS (Level 1) designed to be immediately implementable. The report (four volumes) is offered as a practical guide to developing and using PRS for the acceptance of JPCP lots. It discusses all aspects of the research, including the step-by-step procedures for developing and using PRS, results of demonstrations of the PRS methodology, explanations of supplementary laboratory and field studies, and the User Guide for the revised PaveSpec 2.0 PRS demonstration software. Volume I is designed as a stand-alone document highlighting the practical output of this research. It assists the pavement owner in using the revised PRS for the acceptance of as-constructed pavement lots. All aspects of the revised prototype PRS are discussed, including PRS-related definitions; an introduction to key PRS concepts, guidelines, and recommendations used to assist the agency in making PRS-related decisions; and detailed step-by-step procedures for using the revised PRS. Appendix A in volume I contains the complete stand-alone revised PRS prototype (for both Levels 1 and 2). |