Intended Audience: civil, geotechnical, highway, and transportation engineers concerned with pavement design.
This course provides an introduction to geotechnical issues in pavement design, construction, and performance, including 1) the identification of the geotechnical parameters of interest; 2) the influence of climate, moisture, and drainage; 3) the impact of unsuitable subgrades; 4) the determination of the geotechnical inputs needed for designing different types of pavements; and 5) the evaluation and selection of appropriate remediation measures for unsuitable pavement subgrades. A brief history of the AASHTO highway pavement design techniques is included to illustrate how geotechnical design considerations have grown in importance and prominence over time, and the mechanistic-empirical design approach developed under the NCHRP 1-37A Pavement Guide is discussed.
Topics: This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: • A historical perspective on pavement design • Components of a pavement system • Flexible, rigid, and composite pavements • Unpaved and naturally surfaced roads • Pavement performance with ties to geotechnical issues • Issues related to new construction, rehabilitation, and reconstruction • Design considerations related to natural subgrade, cut, and fill, environmental effects, drainage, and soil improvement • Sensitivity of pavement design to geotechnical parameters • Empirical, mechanistic, and mechanistic-empirical design • AASHTO pavement design guides • NCHRP 1-37A Pavement Guide.
Intended Audience: civil, geotechnical, highway, and transportation engineers concerned with pavement design.
Publication Source: US DOT (Federal Highway Administration)
Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years
Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.
