Implications of reliability in mechanistic/empirical pavement design applications /

and applying the same rules of reliability to both as well.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Killingsworth, Brian Mark, 1967-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Summary:and applying the same rules of reliability to both as well.
and concrete pavement structures. The object of any one of
and environment associated with the pavement. Each of the
as to which is the most suitable structure.
At present there are many design procedures for both asphalt
commences. The issue at hand is not which of the many design
concrete and asphalt pavements. Unfortunately, there are no
criteria. A very important aspect of the design method is
design inputs (i.e. pavement materials) are stochastic in
design procedures available that properly address the concern
environment are known to the engineer before the design phase
handle design reliability properly and consistently. Since
handled consistently then two alternatives may be compared in
introduced and is introduced within that addresses this
issue. One way to solve the problem is by using
its capability to yield a functional pavement design for any
mechanistic/empirical models in designing both pavement types
nature and have a probability distribution associated with
of design comparability. Therefore, a methodology must be
of the uncertainty involved with the materials, construction
pavement types is similar and the design reliability is
probability that an engineered system will perform its
probability. If the structural design process between two
procedures is correct but of design consistency between
proper measure of reliability must be based in terms of
region, soil condition and environment using the same design
required function adequately for a specified period of time
riding public. A quality riding structure can be achieved if
structure that will satisfy the design engineer and the
terms of their life cycle costs and a judgement may be made
that applies to engineering is that; reliability is the
the design reliability. A standard definition of reliability
The main characteristic of a mechanistic/empirical design is
the material characteristics, loading characteristics, and
them. If the selection of a pavement type is to be achieved
there is uncertainty in any engineering design procedure, the
these design procedures being to produce a quality riding
under the stated conditions. Reliability is important because
with equity in mind then the two design procedures must
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
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Physical Description:x, 186 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.