Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6300 : Analysis and Structural Design of Pavements { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Mahabir Panda
Syllabus
Introduction Factors affecting structural design of pavement 4 Hrs
Analysis of single, two and multi layer flexible pavement 6 Hrs
Methods of flexible pavement design- applications of CBR, Burmister, Asphalt Institute, AASHTO and IRC methods 8 Hrs
Load and temperature stresses in rigid pavements- Westergaard’s, Bradburry’s and Picket’s concepts 3 Hrs
Design of rigid pavements by PCA, AASHTO and IRC methods 6 Hrs
Design of joints in rigid pavements 2 Hrs
Design of airport pavements 4 Hrs
Design aspects of flexible and rigid overlays 3 Hrs
Course Objectives
- To enable the students to understand and analyse the mechanics related to flexible and concrete pavements as applicable for highways and airports and design the same for execution.
Course Outcomes
1: Able to apply engineering knowledge and Able to carry out investigations of complex problems <br />2: Problem analysis skill will be enhanced <br />3: Design/development of solutions for complex engineering problems
Essential Reading
- E.J. Yoder and Witzack, Principles of Pavement Design, John Willey and Sons , 2nd Edition 1991
- Yang H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson , 2nd Edition 2004
Supplementary Reading
- Rajib Mallick & Tahar El-Korchi, Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice, CRC Press , 2nd Edition, 2013
- A. T. Papagiannakis, Eyad A Masad, Pavement Design and Materials, John Willey and Sons , 1st Edition 2008
Journal and Conferences
- Relevant Latest IRC, ASTM, AASHTO and other Codes, Manuals and Specifications