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What is Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design?
Mechanistic-Empirical (M-E) design combines the elements of mechanical modeling and performance observations in determining required pavement thickness for a given set of design inputs. The mechanical model is based on elementary physics and determines pavement response to wheel loads or environmental condition in terms of stress, strain, and displacement. The empirical part of the design uses the pavement response to predict the life of the pavement on the basis of actual field performance.
Recent Articles
Mechanistic-Empirical Design Issue Memorandum
Elements of Design that Influence Long PCCP Life
Investigation of Design and Construction Issues for Long Life Concrete Pavement Strategies
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