摘要: |
Subgrade soil characterization measured in terms of resilient modulus, MR, has been a prerequisite for pavement design. For new pavement design, MR is obtained by conducting repeated load triaxial tests on reconstituted/undisturbed cylindrical specimens, employing AASHTO T-307 test protocol. Because of the complexities encountered with the test, in-situ tests would be desirable, if reliable correlation can be established. Subgrade characterization for rehabilitation selection, however, in-situ tests are the norm than the exception. The focus of this study is to investigate the viability of Prima 100, a Portable Falling Weight Deflectometer (PFWD), for direct testing of subgrade with the objective of estimating resilient modulus, via a correlation between MR and PFWD modulus (EPFWD). Thirteen as-built subgrade sections reflecting typical subgrade soil materials in Mississippi, were selected and tested for elastic modulus employing a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), followed by PFWD. In-situ unit weight and moisture were measured using a nuclear device. Soil samples collected from those sections were subjected to repeated load triaxial test (AASHTO T307) and to other routine laboratory tests for classification purposes. / NOTE: Final rept. / Supplementary Notes: Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and the Mississippi Department of Transportation. / Availability Note: Also available on CD-ROM. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |