Considerations for Rigid vs. Flexible Pavement Design when Allowed as Alternate Bids: Technical Report (0-6085-1)
Author(s):
A.J. Wimsatt, C.M. Chang-Albitres, P.E. Krugler, T. Scullion, T.J. Freeman, M.B. Valdovinos
Publication Date:
August 2009
Abstract:
This report documents the research conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the use of pavement alternates. The scope of the project includes reviewing the state-of-the-practice in methods used for pavement type selection, interviewing TxDOT key personnel with experience in pavement design methods, developing guidelines with a protocol for considering rigid versus flexible pavement designs when allowed alternate bids, and developing the Alternate Pavement Design Analysis Tool (APDAT) for pavement type analysis.
Report Number:
0-6085-1
Keywords:
Flexible Pavement, Rapid Pavement, Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Alternate Pavement Design Analysis Tool, APDAT, RealCost, Pavement Design, Pavement Type Selection, Alternate Bids
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Document/Product: http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-6085-1.pdf
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