Transverse cracking and tenting are significant problems for asphalt pavements, especially in colder climates where the asphalt layer contracts during winter conditions. While the impacts of frost on roads are generally known, more data is needed about treatments to mitigate tenting and the influence of base layers on tenting behavior. This project examined the effectiveness of pavement treatment options and identified primary causes of tenting to help state and local engineers limit future tenting.
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