12.8.2 - Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of Mechanistic-Empirical Design?
💡 Hint: Consider both data and material behavior.
Name one type of distress model.
💡 Hint: It relates to repeated loading.
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What does Mechanistic-Empirical Design primarily aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Focus on the outcome of combining models and data.
True or False: Only mechanistic models are used in Mechanistic-Empirical Design.
💡 Hint: Remember the blending of methods.
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Given a set of field data indicating high traffic loads, propose adjustments to the mechanistic model for predicting pavement performance.
💡 Hint: Think of how you’d adjust a scale based on past results.
Critically analyze the effectiveness of distress models for predicting rutting in warm climates; suggest improvements based on empirical findings.
💡 Hint: Consider how climate variations could change material response.
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