AASHTOWare ME Pavemnt Design Webinar - Feb 4 330pm PDF

WELCOME TO THE AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design
FY15 Enhancements
Enhancements to
AASHTOWare
Pavement ME®
Design:
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AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design

FY15 Enhancements FY15 Enhancements
Task Force Members:

Moderators: Presenters:
• Judith Corley‐Lay; NCDOT and • Harold L. Von Quintus, P.E., 1. Judith Corley‐Lay; NCDOT, Chairperson
Chairperson, AASHTOWare ARA 2. Vicki Schofield, AASHTO Project Manager
ME Design Task Force • Michael I. Darter, P.E., ARA 3. John Donahue, Missouri DOT
• Vicki Schofield, AASHTO 4. William Barstis, Mississippi DOT
5. Jay Goldbaum, Colorado DOT
6. Marta Juhasz, Alberta Transportation
Presentation will be available for viewing on the ME‐Design 7. Mehdi Parvini, California DOT
Resource website: 8. Felix Doucet, TAC Liaison
http://www.me‐design.com 9. Gary Crawford/Tom Yu, FHWA Liaison
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Announcements: Process for Revising the Software:
1. 2nd Edition of the MEPDG Manual of Practice is now available 1. Suggested revisions are received from users and AASHTO

through the AASHTO Bookstore. members.
2. Webinars are planned for software releases that include 2. ME Design Task Force monitors on‐going/completed NCHRP,
enhancements which impact the predicted distresses. FHWA, and pool fund projects applicable to the MEPDG.
3. AASHTO is performing a Technical Audit of the software in 3. ME Design Task Force members review and prioritize all
FY16, which is schedule for completion in February 2016. potential suggested revisions and enhancements.
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Topics: Addendum are available through

1. Enhancements the ME-Design Resource Website
 What is the enhancement?
for downloading the software:
• Explained through addendum
 How to access/use the
enhancement? http:www.me-design.com
 What is the impact on the predicted
distress?
2. Uploading Old Project Files
3. Questions and Answers
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Topics:
1. Enhancements:
Enhancement:
a) AC Layer Dependent Plastic Deformation
Coefficients AC Layer Dependent
b) New PCC Calibration Coefficients
c) New Normalized Axle Load Spectra Defaults Plastic Deformation
d) Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Overlay
of Flexible Pavements
Coefficients
e) Reflection Cracking Transfer Functions • Enhancement added in FY2014 and
2. Uploading Old Project Files included in software release 2.1
3. Questions and Answers • NCHRP Project 9‐30A; Report #719
• Addendum #FY15.2
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AC Layer Dependent Plastic Deformation

AC Layer Dependent Plastic Deformation
Coefficients Coefficients
Version 1.1 and earlier versions:
 One set of plastic deformation coefficients assumed for all AC
layers, regardless of the properties.
AC Layer
Version 2.1 enhancement: Properties
 Plastic deformation coefficients can be entered for each AC
layer (new and existing AC layers).
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AC Layer Dependent Plastic AC Layer Dependent Plastic Deformation
Deformation Coefficients Coefficients
Project
Calibration
Coefficients
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AC Layer Dependent
Plastic Deformation Coefficients Plastic Deformation
Addendum
#FY15.2: Coefficients
Determining
the plastic Mixture
Coefficient Global Layer dependent plastic
deformation Layer 1 Layer 2
deformation coefficients:
coefficients Kr1 ‐3.35 ‐2.25 ‐1.95
Kr2 1.5605 1.5605 1.5605 Minimal to moderate
Kr3 0.4791 0.30 0.30 impact on rutting.
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New LTPP NALS Defaults

Enhancement:
 One set of default NALS was included in software; developed
New LTPP Normalized from NCHRP Project 1‐37A.
 NCHRP 1‐37A default NALS represents overall average from
Axle Load Spectra WIM sites in all functional classes; questions were raised about
Defaults its accuracy.
• LTPP/FHWA Pool Fund Study
Version 2.2 enhancement:
 LTPP defined WIM sites as their “gold standard;” primarily
• Olga Selezneva, Principal Investigator
interstate WIM sites used to generate LTPP default NALS.
 4 NALS added as default NALS in the software.
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New LTPP NALS Defaults New LTPP NALS Defaults
How to
retrieve the
additional
LTPP NALS?
LTPP NALS included
under “Traffic” tab.
Four LTPP NALS:
Addendum #FY15.1 1.Global 3. Typical
2.Heavy 4. Light
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NCHRP 1‐37A
How
different LTPP Global
are the Minor difference between LTPP Heavy

additional typical and global LTPP Biggest difference
LTPP Typical
NALS? NALS. is for cracking.
LTPP Light
What difference do the new NALS make in the flexible
pavement distress predictions?
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NCHRP 1‐37A
LTPP Global
NCHRP 1‐37A default NALS and LTPP Heavy NALS result
in about the same predicted distress.
LTPP Heavy
Biggest difference LTPP Typical Other LTPP NALS result in less distress.

is for cracking.
LTPP Light
What difference do the new NALS make in the rigid
pavement distress predictions?
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New LTPP NALS Defaults
Poll Questions #1, #2, and #3.
Use of global NALS or agency local NALS:
No impact on predicted distress.
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New PCC Calibration Coefficients

Enhancement:
 JPCP & CRCP calibration coefficients and standard deviation
New PCC Calibration equations were based on results from CTE test method that
Coefficients was found to be in error (over prediction of CTE about 0.8).
 CTE method was revised and corrected (AASTHO 336).
 NCHRP 20‐24, Task 325 evaluated and recommended a revised
• NCHRP 20‐24, Task 325 set of calibration coefficients and standard deviation equations
• Dr. Julie Vandenbossche, Principal using the revised (correct) CTE test method.
Investigator
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New PCC Calibration Coefficients New PCC Calibration Coefficients
Version 2.2 enhancement: Version 2.2 enhancement:
 New JPCP & CRCP global calibration coefficients and  States that have locally calibrated using the
standard deviation equations from Task 325 “correct” CTE values should continue to use these
replaced the older set of values. local calibration coefficients and standard deviations
 Now, a designer must enter the “correct” CTE values (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Mississippi, Utah,
and use the new global calibration coefficients and Wyoming, etc.) and inputting the “correct” CTE
standard deviations. values.
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New JPCP Calibration Coefficients New CRCP Calibration Coefficients
 NCHRP 20‐24, Task 325
NCHRP 20‐24, Task 325
 Addendum #FY15.3
Addendum #FY15.3
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Impact of New Global Calibration Enhancement:
• Version 2.2 new global calibration for JPCP and
Rehabilitation Input
CRCP should not result in significantly different
designs on average since the same field sections Levels 1 & 2 for PCC
with the same performance trends were used. Overlays of Flexible
• Of course, some designs will be a little thicker Pavements
and some thinner due to variations involved.
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Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Overlays

Overlays of Flexible Pavements
 Only rehabilitation input level 3 could be used for PCC overlays
of flexible pavements, while rehabilitation input levels 1, 2, & 3
were used for AC overlays.
Version 2.2 enhancement: AC Layer
 Rehabilitation input levels 1, 2, and 3 are applicable for both Properties
PCC and AC overlays of flexible pavements.
 Level 1: Backcalculate HMA “Damaged” Modulus
 Level 2: Enter % Alligator Cracking (not patched)
 Level 3: Enter Ratting: “Good”, “Fair”, etc.
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Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Overlays Rehabilitation Input Level 1 for PCC Overlays
No addendum for this enhancement, because rehab Rehabilitation
input levels 1 and 2 are the same as for AC pavements. Input Level 1:
HMA Modulus
from
backcalculation
in cracked
areas
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Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Overlays Enhancement:
Reflection Cracking
Transfer Function from
NCHRP 1-41
• NCHRP Project 1‐41
Use of rehab. input levels 1 & 2, in comparison to level 3 : • Dr. Robert L. Lytton, Principal Investigator
No impact on bias of predicted PCC distress.
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Reflection Cracking Transfer Function from Reflection Cracking Integration

NCHRP Project 1-41
Based on results and methodology developed from
Version 2.1 and earlier versions: NCHRP Project 1‐41
 Prediction of reflection cracks was based on an empirical
A special thank you to:
regression equation and only applicable to load‐related cracks.
 Bob Lytton and Sheng Hu (Texas Transportation Institute)
Version 2.2 enhancement: provided a lot of information and explanation on the
 Integrated the ME based fracture mechanics model in the models/equations.
software for predicting reflection cracks.  Halil Ceylan completed the neural networks; the final
 Applicable to load and non‐load related cracks of flexible, semi‐ product was not possible without Halil’s effort and
rigid, intact PCC, and fractured PCC pavements. assistance.
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Reflection Cracking Integration Reflection Cracking
Documents: Integration
 Addendum #FY15.4 Expanded Pavement Design
 Enhancement has a large impact on the total predicted cracking Types:
for AC overlays and existing AC pavements. i. Overlay Design with Seal
Coats
ii. Overlay Design with
Interlayers
iii. Overlay of Semi‐Rigid
Pavements
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Reflection Cracking Integration Reflection Cracking Integration
Performance Criteria: Performance Criteria:
 AC overlay of AC overlay of AC AC overlay of Intact JPCP
AC pavement
pavement AC overlay of Fractured JPCP
 AC overlay &
seal coat of AC AC overlay of CRCP
pavement
 AC overlay &
interlayer of
AC pavement
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Performance Criteria: Software now considers fatigue and transverse cracks
separately. AC over Semi‐Rigid
Semi‐rigid
AC over AC
pavement
AC overlay of
semi‐rigid
pavement
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Reflection Cracking Integration Reflection
AC over Fractured JPCP Cracking
Software now Integration
considers crack spacing
in fractured slab and Semi‐Rigid
load transfer efficiency Pavements:
of cracks.
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Reflection Cracking Reflection Cracking
Integration Integration
 Example, Overlay of
Flexible Pavement
Sensitivity of load transfer
efficiency or crack severity:
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Reflection Cracking Reflection Cracking
Integration Integration
 Example, Overlays of  Example, New Semi‐
Intact and Fractured Rigid Pavement
JPCP
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Calibration Coefficients, AC over Calibration Coefficients, AC
Flexible Pavements: over JPCP:
Fatigue
Transverse
Cracks
Cracks
Transverse
Cracks
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Calibration Coefficients, AC over
Fractured JPCP/CRCP:
Transverse
Cracks
Calibration
Coefficients, AC over
Semi‐Rigid Pavements:
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Reflection Cracking Integration Reflection Cracking
Integration
Observation from
calibration sites:
 Seal coats and interlayers do
not result in significant
difference in reflection
Calibration Coefficients, cracking from AC over AC.
Semi‐Rigid Pavements: Important to verify
predictions using agency
specific data.
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Topics: Uploading Old Project Files
1. Enhancements:
2. Uploading Old Project Files When opening an old project file for:
3. Questions and Answers  New design, there should be no differences.
 Rehabilitation, difference will be with:
 Amount of fatigue and transverse cracks in the existing
pavement.
 Load transfer efficiency of cracks in the existing layer.
 Calibration factors.
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Uploading Old Project Files Uploading Old Project Files
Click “Update Open
Projects” tab at the
• Open an old project in ME Design bottom of the window
• Click the “+” sign next to “ME Design
Calibration Factors” node
• For AC overlay projects, double click
“Rehabilitation Flexible” node
• For New AC projects, double click “New
Flexible” node
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Poll Questions #4 and #5. QUESTION AND
ANSWER SESSION
We welcome comments &
suggestions for future webinars.
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AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design
FY15 Enhancements
Thank you for Attending the Webinar!

AASHTOWare Pavement ME- Help Desk, Customer Support:
Design Contacts: ARA Staff:
• Vicki Schofield, AASHTO • Deepak Raghunathan, ARA Inc.

vschofield@aashto.org draghunathan@ara.com
Phone: (202) 624-3640 Phone: (217) 356-4500
• Judith Corley-Lay, NCDOT • Biplab Bhattacharya, P.E.
jlay@ncdot.gov bbhattacharya@ara.com
ME Design Resource Website Other ARA Staff:

http://www.me-design.com • Chad Becker
cbecker@ara.com
• Harold Von Quintus, P.E.
hvonquintus@ara.com
• Michael I. Darter, P.E.
Mdarter@ara.com
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WELCOME TO THE AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design

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Task Force Members:

AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design

Announcements: Process for Revising the Software:

1. 2nd Edition of the MEPDG Manual of Practice is now available 1. Suggested revisions are received from users and AASHTO

Topics: Addendum are available through

AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design

AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design AASHTOWare: Pavement ME Design

AC Layer Dependent Plastic Deformation

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New LTPP NALS Defaults

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are the Minor difference between LTPP Heavy

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Biggest difference LTPP Typical Other LTPP NALS result in less distress.

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New PCC Calibration Coefficients

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Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Rehabilitation Input Levels 1 & 2 for PCC Overlays

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Reflection Cracking Transfer Function from Reflection Cracking Integration

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Thank you for Attending the Webinar!

• Vicki Schofield, AASHTO • Deepak Raghunathan, ARA Inc.

ME Design Resource Website Other ARA Staff:

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