The microlayer model: using numerical analyses to uncover the potential of a continuously carbon-reinforced concrete pavement

May, M.; Platen, J.; Wollny, I.; Kaliske, M.; Zhao, J.; Liebscher, M.; Mechtcherine, Vi.; Yordanov, V.; Eckstein, L.; Kupfernagel, B.

doi:10.34726/10609

Record link:

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12708/218991
https://doi.org/10.34726/10609

Title:

The microlayer model: using numerical analyses to uncover the potential of a continuously carbon-reinforced concrete pavement

Citation:

May, M., Platen, J., Wollny, I., Kaliske, M., Zhao, J., Liebscher, M., Mechtcherine, Vi., Yordanov, V., Eckstein, L., & Kupfernagel, B. (2025). The microlayer model: using numerical analyses to uncover the potential of a continuously carbon-reinforced concrete pavement. In L. Eberhardsteiner, B. Hofko, & R. Blab (Eds.), Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction IV : Contributions to the 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction (AM3P 2025), 7-9 May 2025, Vienna, Austria (pp. 71–74). TU Wien, E230-03 Road Engineering. https://doi.org/10.34726/10609

reposiTUm DOI:

10.34726/10609

CatalogPlus:

AC17636719

Publication Type:

Inproceedings - Full-Paper Contribution

Language:

English

Authors:

May, M.
Platen, J.
Wollny, I.
Kaliske, M.
Zhao, J.
Liebscher, M.
Mechtcherine, Vi.
Yordanov, V.
Eckstein, L.
Kupfernagel, B.

Organisational Unit:

E000 - Technische Universität Wien

Published in:

Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction IV : Contributions to the 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction (AM3P 2025), 7-9 May 2025, Vienna, Austria

ISBN:

978-3-901912-99-3

Volume:

DOI of the book:

10.34726/9259

Date (published):

2025

Event name:

Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction 2025 (AM3P 2025)

Event date:

7-May-2025 - 9-May-2025

Event place:

Wien, Austria

Number of Pages:

Publisher:

TU Wien, E230-03 Road Engineering, Wien

Peer reviewed:

Yes

Keywords:

microlayer model; numerical analysis; mineral-impregnated carbon fiber reinforcement; continuously carbon-reinforced concrete pavement; tire pressure distribution

Abstract:

Continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCPs) are non-standard in road construction but reduce maintenance needs by eliminating joints and controlling cracking through continuous longitudinal reinforcement. However, conventional steel reinforcements are prone to stress corrosion cracking in chloride-rich environments. This study explores the mechanical feasibility of replacing steel by mineral-impregnated carbon fiber reinforcement (MCF). Due to limited large-scale experimental data, Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations are utilized, employing the microlayer framework for efficient MCF modeling. Numerical comparisons are carried out between the mechanical characteristics of MCF-reinforced pavement and a standard German road design. The parameters of the material model are determined through four-point bending tests conducted on laboratory specimens. A tire stiffness test rig is used to simulate a more realistic tire-road interaction through accurate tire contact patch determination.

Research Areas:

Modeling and Simulation: 50%
Structure-Property Relationsship: 50%

Science Branch:

2011 - Bauingenieurwesen: 30%
2013 - Verkehrswesen: 70%

License:

CC BY 4.0