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Instability Risk Factors on Road Pavements of Bridge Ramps

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper is devoted to determining the influence of some risk elements on the asphalted surfaces of bridge ramps, in order to detect possible damages or potential collapses of the embankment. The main factors will be characterized by (a) movements of floating reinforced concrete (r.c.) slab over the embankment connected to the border of the bridge; (b) longitudinal cracks on the asphalt produced by small sliding deformations; (c) emerging vegetation from the slope of the ramps. The authors propose a set of possible techniques to determine level of risk indicators, illustrating a set of case studies related to several asphalt roads approaching r.c. bridges.

Source: Geotechnics

DOI: 10.3390/geotechnics5030044

Authors: Nicoletta Rassu, Francesca Maltinti, Mario Lucio Puppio, Mauro Coni, Mauro Sassu

Institution: University of Cagliari

Language: English

Topic: Geotechnical and construction materials studies

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207