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Geosynthetic-reinforced Overlays as Preventive Maintenance Strategy

项目名称：	Geosynthetic-reinforced Overlays as Preventive Maintenance Strategy
摘要：	The advent of geosynthetic reinforcements with a wide range of stiffness values now offers the opportunity to tailor its properties so it can accommodate the reinforcement of thin overlays. The use of geosynthetic-reinforced overlays as a preventive maintenance strategy is particularly promising, as it can extend the service life of a road through improving its performance under traffic loads while, at the same time, it can retard the initiation and propagation of fatigue and reflective cracks. The study proposed herein aims at evaluating the effectiveness of geosynthetic-reinforced thin overlays as a preventive maintenance treatment. Specifically, the proposed study includes field evaluation and experimental characterization components. As part of the field evaluation component, the performance of test sections incorporating geosynthetic-reinforced overlays will be compared to those without geosynthetics. The experimental component of this project involves characterization of geosynthetic-hot mix asphalt interfaces by using results obtained from overlay tests and interface shear box tests. Ultimately, this study will generate a wealth of field and experimental data that will allow cost-effective, innovative strategies for preventive maintenance.
状态：	Active
资金：	101587
资助组织：	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
管理组织：	Michigan State University - Center for Pavement Preservation
执行机构：	Center for Transportation Research
主要研究人员：	Prozzi, Jorge A
开始时间：	20170131
预计完成日期：	20180131
实际结束时间：	0