01552177

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https://doi.org/10.3141/2457-09

A new backcalculation program, DYNABACK-VE, was used to backcalculate pavement layer properties with field data. DYNABACK-VE used a time domain viscoelastic dynamic solution (ViscoWave-II) as a forward routine and a genetic algorithm for backcalculation analysis. The genetic algorithm search method was selected because it had a high potential for converging efficiently to a global solution. The forward solution used continuous integral transforms (Laplace and Hankel) that were more appropriate for transient, nonperiodic signals in the time domain. The algorithm was implemented in C++ and coded for parallel processing with multithreading for achieving better computational efficiency. Field falling weight deflectometer load and deflection sensor time histories from three sites (Waverly Road near Lansing, Michigan, and two long-term pavement performance sections) were used for validation. The backcalculated asphalt concrete modulus master curves were compared with those obtained from laboratory testing. Very good agreement was obtained. The new algorithm was capable of backcalculating reliably the master curve of the asphalt concrete layer (four sigmoidal coefficients and two time-temperature shift factors), the elastic moduli for the unbound base or subbase and subgrade materials, and the modulus of stiff layer and the depth to stiff layer, if present. The advantage of the new solution is that it can analyze the response of pavement systems in the time domain and can therefore accommodate time-dependent layer properties and incorporate wave propagation. Also, because the backcalculation is performed in the time domain, the algorithm is not sensitive to truncation in the deflection time histories. This is a significant improvement to the state of the art, since truncation of deflection time histories has prevented frequency domain backcalculation solutions from being successful when measured field data are used.

01551907

14-4480

English

pp 80-92

2014

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309295444

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Asphalt concrete; Asphalt concrete pavements; Backcalculation; Deflection; Falling weight deflectometers; Mechanical properties; Modulus of elasticity; Pavement layers; Time domain analysis

Viscoelastic analysis

Design; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 29 2015 2:46PM

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