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Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design for Multi-Class Roadways: A Case Study Using AASHTOWare Pavement ME

Joshi, Madhav
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Neupane, Kiran
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Gautam, Kamal
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This study presents a comprehensive application of the Mechanistic–Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design software to develop and evaluate optimal pavement structures for multiple roadway classifications, including interstate highways, state highways, and local roads. The analysis integrates key design inputs such as traffic loading (ESAL-based), climate conditions, material properties, and reliability criteria to predict long-term pavement performance. The findings highlight the effectiveness of the MEPDG framework in enabling performance-based, reliability-oriented pavement design and emphasize the importance of integrating climate, traffic, and material variability in decision-making. This study provides practical insights for transportation agencies to optimize pavement design for durability, cost-efficiency, and long-term serviceability under real-world conditions.
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2025-05-06
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University of Wyoming Libraries
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Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design,Flexible Pavement,Rigid Pavement,Pavement Performance,Reliability Based Design,Pavement Thickness Optimization,Thermal Cracking,Fatigue Cracking,Rutting,Internal Roughness Index,Highway Infrastructure,Traffic Loading,Climate Effects,Pavement Engineering
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https://wyoscholar.uwyo.edu/handle/internal/9965
 https://doi.org/10.15786/wyoscholar/10153
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