Prediction of Rutting in Flexible Pavements using Finite Element Method

In this research study three dimensional (3D) finite element analysis are performed on a flexible pavement section for different material properties, temperature and loading conditions. The main objective of is to predict the rut depth under conditions temperature, loadings properties. Three model developed using ABAQUS depth. system assumed be an elastic multi-layers with each layer being isotropic, homogeneous specified Resilient Modulus (Mr) Poisson ratio (µ). With exception bottom subgrade layer, extending unlimited horizontal extent has thickness. analyze in cyclic load 10000 cycles taken as 0.01sec per cycle. Standard Axle Load (ESAL) 18 kips (80 kN) axle dual set tires, wheel spacing 13.78 (350 mm) tire contact pressure 100 psi (0.69 MPa) used. After performing series results showed that increases increase decreases by base stabilizer. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091727 Full Text: PDF