Design

Abstract

International audienceThis chapter reviews the design methods typically use of designing Bonded Concrete Overlays (BCO). Two levels of design are discussed : the design for strength and the design to resist debonding. For the design for strength various methods are discussed : U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland Cement Association, American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials, reinforcement design of overlaid continuously reinforced concrete pavements and procedures from other countries. For design to resist debonding, methods from the U.S., Sweden, Japan, other countries in Europe are described