Calibration
Local Road Research Board Investigation 828
About LRRB Investigation 828
The original version of MnPAVE was calibrated to match MnDOT's R-Value design procedure and typical state highway pavement structures. Original estimates of the seasonal variation in soil and aggregate base material properties were based primarily on studies done at a single location. This study used data from locations around the state to produce a version of MnPAVE that includes a broad range of default aggregate and soil types and seasonal variations in material properties. MnPAVE rutting was calibrated using County State Aid Highway (CSAH) performance data collected by MnDOT in 2006.
Work Plan (PDF 179 KB, 11 pp)
Proposal Presentation (PDF 425 KB, 9 pp)
Task 1 Report: Survey of Local Road Officials (PDF 255 KB, 7 pp)
Task 2 Report: Model Selection (PDF 975 KB, 25 pp)
Task 3 Report: MnPAVE Programming (PDF 107 KB, 4 pp)
Task 4 Report: Model Calibration (PDF 284 KB, 11 pp)
Task 5 Report: Expand MnPAVE Help Files (PDF 48 KB, 4 pp)
Task 6 Summary Report (PDF 44 KB, 5 pp)
TAP 1 Presentation (PDF 2.3 MB, 29 pp)
TAP 2 Presentation (PDF 569 KB, 30 pp)
TAP 3 Presentation (PDF 1.3 MB, 20 pp)
TAP 4 Presentation (PDF 618 KB, 27 pp)
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