Journal Published Online: 01 January 1991
Volume 19, Issue 1

Predicting the Durability of Paving Bricks

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

The pore size distributions of approximately 110 bricks removed from existing pavements were measured using mercury intrusion. These distributions were used to calculate a Durability Factor using the method of Maage. This Durability Factor was then correlated with the observed durability performance of the pavements. It was found that all bricks with a Durability Factor greater than 90 exhibited no freeze/thaw durability problems. Further, with very few exceptions, all bricks with a Durability Factor less than 90 were suffering freeze/thaw failures. This procedure is both more accurate and faster for selecting potentially durable bricks than the current use of absorption measurements.

Author Information

Winslow, D
School of Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Pages: 5
Price: $25.00
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Stock #: JTE12526J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12526J