Print this page An Introduction to Flexible Pavement Design
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Basis of Design
B. Computer Aided Design
II. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS
A. General
B. Investigations of Site
C. Soil Conditions
D. Borrow Areas
III. VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
A. Effect on Pavement Design
B. Traffic Evaluation
IV. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT SUBGRADES
A. Factors to Be Considered
B. Compaction
C. California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
D. Selection of Design CBR Values
V. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT SELECT MATERIALS AND SUBBASE COURSES
A. General
B. Materials
C. Compaction
D. Selection of Design CBR Values
VI. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT BASE COURSES
A. Materials
B. Compaction
C. Selection of Design CBR
D. Minimum Thickness
V. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DESIGN
A. General
B. Design Procedures
C. Design Index
D. Thickness Criteria – Conventional Flexible Pavements
E. Example Thickness Design – Flexible Pavements
F. Thickness Criteria – Stabilizer Soil Layers
G. Example Thickness Design – Stabilized Soil Layers
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn how to evaluate site and soil conditions;
- Learn about the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and how it is used in pavement design;
- Learn how to evaluate traffic conditions and determine the Design Index;
- Learn how to design flexible pavement subgrades;
- Learn how to design flexible pavement select materials and subbase courses;
- Learn how to design flexible pavement base courses; and
- Learn the design procedure for flexible pavement design.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil engineers and construction professionals looking for an introduction to soil grouting technology. It provides basic information about common soil grouting materials and methods of their application on construction projects. It will give engineers an understanding of how grouting is used to strengthen and seal rock formations, soil and concrete.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and others an understanding an introduction to flexible pavement design that will allow you to understand the design issues and technical approach to design issues.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to flexible pavement design. It is a basic treatment that will introduce designers to some important principles and terminology. In simple applications on real projects the information provided will give designers a good start in addressing subgrades, select materials and subbase courses, base courses and pavement design.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Flexible Pavement Design
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Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to design of subgrades, select materials and subbase courses, base courses and base course for flexible pavements for streets, roads and parking areas.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
