The sensitivity analysis includes different types of base materials, base layer thicknesses, hot-mix asphalt type and thickness, environmental conditions, and subgrade materials. The second objective is to analyze the influence of using isotropic and anisotropic properties for the pavement layers on the performance of flexible pavements calculated using the AASHTO 2002 Models.įinally, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis of the proposed AASHTO 2002 performance models to the properties of the unbound pavement layers is conducted. The computations from nonlinear isotropic and anisotropic models of unbound layers are compared to the AASHO field experimental measurements. Pavement response is computed using a finite element program. Lecture Content AASHTO Method for design for flexible pavement Steps for AASHTO Pavement analysis Design Aim to Achieve: What is the purpose of AASHTO desig. Calculate Effective Roadbed Soil Resilient Modulus (MR) pg II-14 Fig. The rigid pavement design method in this guide utilizes AASHTO 93 Guide for Design of. One of the objectives of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of flexible pavement response using different models for unbound pavement layers: linear isotropic, nonlinear isotropic, linear anisotropic and nonlinear anisotropic. Flexible Pavement Design Worksheet for New Subdivision Streets.
This behavior is not accounted for in the design and analysis procedures included in the proposed AASHTO 2002 design guide. The result is unbound pavement layers that have higher stiffness in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction. Anisotropy is caused by the preferred orientation of aggregates and compaction forces. Several research studies have shown that unbound pavement layers exhibit anisotropic properties.
The granular materials provide load distribution through aggregate contacts to a level that can help the subgrade to withstand the applied loads.
Unbound granular materials are generally used in road pavements as base and subbase layers.
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