SELECTION OF PAVEMENT MODELS IN A RATIONAL PAVEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY THE DUTCH STATE ROAD LABORATORY

Simulations of the observed pavement performance parameters (i.e., skid resistance, rutting, structural cracking, and evenness) have been prepared using behavioral models, and data from in-service Dutch pavements. The study was performed to evaluate and compare various available mathematical models for predicting pavement behavior, for possible use as elements in the development of a Rational Pavement Management System (RVBS), by Rijkswegenbouwlaborium (RWL) for use in Holland. The predictions of the behavioral models were compared with available field measurements from different test sections in an attempt to verify each model capabilities. Rutting and structural cracking models were of primary interest because of the effects on structural design, evenness and skid resistance models because of their effects on safety and comfort. The study included the following work items: 1) The Selection of Pavement Structures--Existing pavement structures in Holland were selected for the simulations and data concerning pavement construction, traffic, and pavement condition survey data were used as input for the verification of the simulations. 2) Model Selection--After review of 15 mathematical prediction models of pavement behavior, a total of eight behavioral models, two in each category of interest, skid, rutting and cracking, were selected for structural simulation. Simulations of performance selected pavement structures were prepared using these eight models, and the results were reviewed to ascertain the validity of the models. 3) Simulation Results--The simulation results from the eight behavioral models, recommendations as to future developments of RVBS, and improvements which are necessary for the use of any of these models in RVBS are presented. This is the first phase of a three stage development of a Rational Pavement Management System, RVBS, for Holland. The study will help RWL to select behavioral models for use in the first working RVBS, which is to be developed in the second phase of work. /Author/

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Volume I of proceedings of 4th International Conference on Structural Design of Asphalt Pavements, Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 22-26, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48109
• Authors:
  • Carmichael, R F
  • EIKELBOOM, J
  • ELSENAAR, PMW
  • Hudson, W R
• Conference:
  • Volume I of proceedings of 4th International Conference on Structural Design of Asphalt Pavements, Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 22-26, 1977.
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 188-206

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Equipment; Forecasting; Mathematical models; Pavement cracking; Pavement management systems; Safety; Simulation; Skid resistance; Tension tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Aircraft equipment; Tensile test
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170215
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM