Predicting Critical Strains, Pavement Life, and Overlay Requirements Using Pavement Deflection Measurements.

Abstract

The goal of the research described in this thesis is to develop relationships using measurable pavement responses to loading to predict the current pavement life and the overlay requirements. The equations are designed to be used with any pavement nondestructive testing device that can measure the pavement deflection basin. The most popular device currently in use is the FWD. The most promising new technology is a laser rolling wheel deflectometer; prototypes are being developed by Quest Integrated and the Swedish National Road Administration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA309079

Entities

People

  • Elaine M. Gallant

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Regression Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy