Post-tensioning of concrete requires the introduction of large, concentrated tendon forces into structures. To appreciate the magnitude of these forces, consider a typical bridge tendon with 19-152 mm (0.6 in.) strands. The jacking force for such a tendon may reach close to 4,000 kN (900 kips). This is equivalent to the weight of twelve HS 20-44 trucks Often several long tendons are anchored in…
Trr No. 1384 Pavement Design, Management, And Performance, pp. 94-99
Backcalculation of FWD data often results in unrealistic layer moduli. The modulus of the subgrade may be two to three times the expected value, and the modulus of an intermediate granular material may be lower than the subgrade modulus. If stresses or strains measured in the pavement are compared with theoretical values, the agreement is often poor. All theoretical models for calculating pa…