Simulation of HVS Tests using CalME

Calibration of Reflection Cracking and Permanent Deformation Models for Overlays Using Heavy Vehicle Simulator Tests

Dynatest International, Naverland 32, Clostrup, DK 2600, DENMARK, Email: pullidtz@dynatest.com
University of California, Davis, California, USA, Email: jtharvey@ucdavis.edu
University of California, Davis, California, USA, Email: rzwu@ucdavis.edu
University of California, Davis, California, USA, Email: djjones@ucdavis.edu
University of California, Berkeley, California, USA, Email: clm@newton.berkeley.edu

| Abstract | Introduction | Simulation of HVS Tests using CalME | Reflection Cracking Model |
| Simulation of Pavement Response | Permanent Deformation | Cracking | Conclusion | Acknowledgement & References |


Acknowledgement

This paper describes research activities requested and sponsored by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Research and Innovation. Caltrans sponsorship is gratefully acknowledged. The contents of this paper reflect the views of the authors and do not reflect the official views or policies of the State of California or the Federal Highway Administration. The authors would also like to thank Jeremy Lea and Lorina Popescu of the UCPRC and CSIR for their work in preparing the HVS database for CalME calibration.

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