01090305

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https://doi.org/10.3141/2087-07

http://scholar.google.com...nham&publication_year=2008

A new Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) was recently proposed in the United States. The performance prediction models in the MEPDG were calibrated using nationwide pavement performance data. This study examined the feasibility of adapting a recent version of the MEPDG for the design of low-volume concrete pavements in Minnesota. To achieve this, a comprehensive evaluation of the MEPDG Version 0.910 performance prediction models was conducted. It was found that the faulting model produced acceptable predictions, whereas the cracking model had to be adjusted. Although performance data from the Minnesota Road Research facility were actively used in calibration of the MEPDG, it is necessary to perform calibrations against a wider range of local variables to achieve a practical design procedure for Minnesota. The cracking model was recalibrated using the design and performance data for 65 pavement sections located in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. A prototype catalog of recommended design features for low-volume portland cement concrete pavements in Minnesota was developed using MEPDG Version 0.910. The catalog offers a variety of feasible design alternatives for a given combination of site conditions. It is recognized, however, that Version 0.910 is not the final version of the MEPDG. Therefore, the catalog should be updated after the MEPDG software is finalized.

01121592

English

pp 57-67

2008

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309126007

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Figures (5) ; References (4) ; Tables (4)

Calibration; Concrete pavements; Low volume roads; Mathematical models; Pavement design; Pavement performance; Portland cement concrete

Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide

Illinois; Iowa; Minnesota; Wisconsin

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

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 29 2008 4:10PM

• Accuracy of Current Complex Modulus Selection Procedure from Vehicular Load Pulse: NCHRP Project 1-37A Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide
• Benefits of the Minnesota Road Research Project
• Calibration of Mechanistic–Empirical Models for Flexible Pavements Using California Heavy Vehicle Simulators
• Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Concrete Materials: Characterization to Support Implementation of the Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide
• Conversion of Testing Frequency to Loading Time Applied to the Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide
• Database Support for the New Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide
• Detection of Delamination in Concrete Pavements Using Ground-Coupled Ground-Penetrating Radar Technique
• Dynamic Analysis and In-Situ Validation of Perpetual Pavement Response to Vehicular Loading
• Effect of Traffic Load Measurement Bias on Pavement Life Prediction: A Mechanistic-Empirical Perspective
• Local Calibration of Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide for Flexible Pavement Design
• Pavement Rutting Performance Prediction by Integrated Weibull Approach
• Repeatability of Asphalt Strain Measurements Under Full-Scale Dynamic Loading
• Strain and Pulse Duration Considerations for Extended-Life Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement Design