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Determination of In-Place Elastic Layer Modulus: LTPP Backcalculation Methodology and Procedures

Publication Information

Publication Type:
TechBrief
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-15-037
Abstract:

This TechBrief provides an overview of the methodology and procedures used to backcalculate the elastic layer modulus from deflection basins for all test sections included in the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database.

Publishing Date:
August 2018
Author(s):
Jiang, Yan (Jane)
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Infrastructure
AMRP Program(s):
Pavements and Materials
FHWA Activities:
Long-Term Pavement Performance
Subject Area:
Research
Pavements