A Pavement Design Schema

Authors

James H. Havens, Kentucky Department of Highways
Robert C. Deen, Kentucky Department of Highways
Herbert F. Southgate, Kentucky Department of Highways

Abstract

Elastic theory and 40 years of empirical flexible pavement design in Kentucky have been joined into the design system presented herein. A brief discussion is presented of the coupling mechanisms relating experience to theoretical analyses. An annotated design procedure is presented as a guide for pavement designers. Design nomographs account for a wide range of input parameters and permit the designer a wide choice of alternative thickness designs.

Report Date

12-1972

Report Number

No. 349

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1972.349

Notes

Prepared for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Highway Research Board (January 22-26, 1973).

Repository Citation

Havens, James H.; Deen, Robert C.; and Southgate, Herbert F., "A Pavement Design Schema" (1972). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 906.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/906