Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6300 : Analysis and Structural Design of Pavements { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Mahabir Panda
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Introduction to pavement design, Factors affecting structural design of pavement. Analysis of single, two and multi layer flexible pavement. 8 hrs |
| Module 2 : |
Methods of flexible pavement design- applications of CBR, Burmister, Asphalt Institute, AASHTO and IRC methods. 10 hrs |
| Module 3 : |
Load and temperature stresses in rigid pavements- Westergaard’s, Bradburry’s and Picket’s concepts, Design of rigid pavements by PCA, AASHTO and IRC methods, Design of joints in rigid pavements. 10 hrs |
| Module 4 : |
Design of airport pavements, Design aspects of flexible and rigid overlays. 8 hrs |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To understand and analyse the mechanics related to flexible and rigid pavements as applicable for highways and airports. |
| 2 . |
To train the students on design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and Airports using different approaches. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Understand the principles of mechanics of flexible and rigid pavement. |
| 2 . |
Analyze the stress-strain characterisation involved in flexible and rigid pavement.
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| 3 . |
Design of flexible and rigid highway pavements using different methods.
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| 4 . |
Solve practical problem of rehabilitation for flexible and rigid pavement. |
| 5 . |
Perform design of bituminous and concrete airport pavement. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
E.J. Yoder and Witzack, Principles of Pavement Design, John Willey and Sons , 2nd Edition 1991 |
| 2 . |
Yang H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson India , 2nd Edition 2008 |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Rajib Mallick & Tahar El-Korchi, Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice, CRC Press , 2nd Edition, 2013 |
| 2 . |
A. T. Papagiannakis, Eyad A Masad, Pavement Design and Materials, John Willey and Sons , 2nd Edition 2024 |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
Relevant Latest IRC, ASTM, AASHTO and other Codes, Manuals and Specifications |