Principles of Pavement Design

by E. J. Yoder, M. W. Witczak

Overview

Presents a complete coverage of all aspects of the theory and practice of pavement design including the latest concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471977803
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/08/1991
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	736
Product dimensions:	7.13(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.59(d)

About the Author

E. J. Yoder is the author of Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

M. W. Witczak is the author of Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES.

Pavement Types, Wheel Loads, and Design Factors.

Stresses in Flexible Pavements.

Stresses in Rigid Pavements.

Vehicle and Traffic Considerations.

Climate, Environment.

The Economic Factor, Design Strategies, Systems Analysis.

PROPERTIES OF PAVEMENT COMPONENTS: MATERIALSCHARACTERIZATION.

Soil Classification.

Materials Characterization.

Soil and Base Stabilization.

Subgrades.

Bases and Subbases.

Bituminous Surfaces.

Material Variability.

DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS.

Design of Flexible Airport Pavements.

Design of Flexible Highway Pavements.

DESIGN OF RIGID PAVEMENTS.

Design of Rigid Airport Pavements.

Design of Rigid Highway Pavements.

PAVEMENT EVALUATION AND REHABILITATION.

Pavement Distress.

Condition Surveys.

Strengthening Existing Pavements.