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Lab Instructions
COMPLETION STEPS:
You will develop one rigid and one flexible pavement structure using the AASHTO pavement
design spreadsheet for new pavement. You will also develop a pavement-type selection report
(PTSR) that includes the life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for the analysis period and a summary of
your pavement recommendations for the project.
The objective of this lab is to understand the parameters and steps that are included in pavement
design, LCCA, and pavement type selection.
1. Use the subgrade k and resilient modulus Mr from the WisDOT table below.
2. PCC parameters
ESALs – Calculate the equivalent single-axle loads using the traffic factors given in section
4. You will use this value of ESALs for both pavement types. Other parameters are as
follows:
Concrete modulus of rupture = 650 psi
Elastic modulus = 4,000,000 psi
Reliability and standard deviation – select values as appropriate for the US 20
project you have designed (be sure to document your sources, eg, Garber & Hoel)
The base material has a good drainage quality and the pavement structure is exposed
to saturated moisture conditions about 25% of the time
Use a load transfer coefficient in the middle of the range in Garber & Hoel
Use 4.5 and 2.5 as your initial and terminal serviceability indices, respectively
Enter these values in the RIGDESIGN worksheet within the AASHTO New Design
workbook (Excel file in the folder Lab 11 WIS Pave). Round your answer to the next one-
half inch.
3. HMA parameters
ESALs – Use the values computed in the PCC procedure. Other parameters are as follows:
Sub-base CBR = 30
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Base CBR = 80
Determine the appropriate values of the layer coefficients and elastic moduli from
Figures 20.15, 20.16, and 20.17 in the text.
Subgrade resilient modulus of 3,000
Reliability, standard deviation, and initial and terminal serviceability indices as
determined in the PCC portion
Enter the required values into the worksheet FLEXDESIGN within the workbook
AASHTO New Design (Excel file). Go to the FlexLayered worksheet and follow the
procedure on the sheet, making sure you start with the Inputs Box below the table. Iterate
the process until you have a sufficient design.
4. Traffic Parameters
a. Construction Year – 2007
b. Construction Year ADT – 7,400
c. Design Year – 2037
d. Growth rate of 1%
e. Truck Classification
1%: 2D
2%: 3SU
4%: 2S-1, 2S-2
9%: 3S-2
1%: DBL BTM
9. PCC Alternate Description (note that these values are for ½ of the roadway)
a. Shoulders – granular
b. Base – 150 mm of CABC
c. Rural Alternate Cross Section
Roadway Width – 12 meters
Structure Width – 7.8 meters
Left Shoulder Width – 1.8 meters
Left Lane Width – 3.6 meters
Right Lane Width – 4.2 meters
Right Shoulder Width – 2.4 meters
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GRADING CONSIDERATIONS:
Prepare a summary memorandum that describes the pavement design process, the pavement
structure alternatives and your recommendation for the pavement structure. Print out the Excel
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results and reference them in the summary memorandum. This memorandum should be at least 1
page in length and no more than 3 pages (not including any attachments). As always, include a
proper cover sheet.
30% – Summary of Pavement Design Process: List each value you determined from a table or
figure and document the table or figure used.
20% – Summary of Pavement Structure Alternatives: List and compare the alternatives you
calculated by the two methods. Discuss the sensitivity (% change in pavement thickness for
10% changes in ESAL’s) of the design to minor changes in traffic. Include your comparison
of life-cycle costs.
30% – Recommendations: Make and support your recommendation for the type and design values (thickness
of each layer, etc.) Discuss your rationale for making the recommendation. BE SURE TO ANSWER
THE QUESTIONS LISTED ABOVE!