Modelling Flexible Pavement Response and Performance

This textbook is primarily concerned with models for predicting the future condition of flexible pavements, as a function of traffic loading, climate, materials, etc., using analytical-empirical methods.

 
     
ISBN: 8750208055
Author:
 Per Ullidtz
Pages:
205

.

Own a signed copy of what many regard as the most comprehensive discussion on analytical models on pavement deterioration.

To order a copy signed by the author, click here.

 
     

Price (in Euro)  

Delivered outside Europe

 

Delivered in Europe

 

Book

  60 € 60 €

Postage & Package
(Shipped from Denmark)

  35 € 25 €
Total   95 € 85 €
 

Prices without duties, customs charges and local taxes.

 
   
 
   
Contents:  
Different analytical models, including Finite Element and Distinct Element Methods, are described, and their shortcomings and (lack of) validation are discussed.

Further the book describes the equally important models of structural and functional deterioration, and how these may be combined with climatic variations and dynamic loading in a stochastic simulation of pavement deterioration.

Finally the book also touches upon surface characteristics, user effects and optimization for use in Pavement Management.

 
   
1. Introduction versus reality  
2. Theory of  elasticity  
 

2.1 Elastic Parameters
2.2 Stresses and Strain in continuum
2.3 Bouissnesq's equation

 

3. Assumtions of the theory of elasticity  
  3.1 Stress concentration
3.2 Anisotropy
3.3 Shear sensitivity
3.4 Probabilistic stress distribution
 
4. Odemark's method  
  4.1 Examples of the Use of Odemark's Method
4.2 Westergaard's equations for rigid pavements
 
5. The Finite Element Method (FEM)  
6. Non-linear models  
7. Viscous and visco-elastic models (Rheology)  
  7.1 Kelvin model
7.2 Maxwell model
7.3 Burgers model
7.4 Parabolic element
7.5 The SHRP model
7.6 Temperature shift factor
 
8. Distinct Element Method  
  8.1 Two dimensional stress distribution
8.2 Biaxial tests on angular elements
 
9. Structural damage prediction  
  9.1 Examples of HDM III model
9.2 Deflection is a poor substitute for bearing capacity
9.3 Asphalt strain criteria
9.4 Continuum Damage Mechanics
 
    9.4.1 Damage based on Actual Stress
9.4.2 Damage based on Energy Density
9.4.3 Damage based on Delayed Elastic Energy Density
 
  9.5 Finite Element simulation of asphalt damage
9.6 Visible cracks in asphalt pavements
9.7 Cracking of Portland Cement bound materials
 
10. Plastic deformation  
11. Roughness  
  11.1 The AASHTO design equation for flexible pavements
11.2 Mathematical Model of Pavement Performance (MMOPP)
 
    11.2.1 Spatial variation of pavement parameters
11.2.2 Climatic variations
11.2.3 Loading
 
12. Determination of moduli  
  12.1 Laboratory tests and equations based on standard tests
12.2 In Situ tests
 
    12.2.1 Wave propagation methods
12.2.2 Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)
 
  12.3 Design values  
13. Verification of response and performance models  
  13.1 Verifying response models
13.2 Verifying performance models
13.3 Verifying using a PMS (PERS
®)
 
14. Surfacing characteristics  
  14.1 Skid resistance
14.2 Ageing
14.3 Surface wear
 
15. Uniform subsections  
16. User effects  
  16.1 Vehicle operation costs
16.2 Accident costs
16.3 Other effects
 
17. Optimisation  
18. Conclusion  
References  
Index