Pavement Bearing Capacity
Pavement Bearing Capacity
(OP)
Hi all. I'm a general Civil Engineer & new to the forum. Doing a project with a private drive. Design vehicle will be a 75,000 lb fire truck. Client wants thinnest possible pavement cross-section. Town is willing to deviate from their typical detail, but wants documentation that our proposed pavement has at least the design vehicle bearing capacity. We're planning on 9-inches of compacted stone (2-lifts), 2-inches of binder, and 1-inch of top course. Can someone help with the appropriate equation(s) demonstrating the proposed cross-sections bearing capacity? I have never designed pavement, so don't assume I have any prior knowledge/understanding of the intricacies of the process/calculations.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!





RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity
RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity
RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity
There is no shame in saying that. Try reading and understanding the link that Hoaokapohaku provided. Alternative pavement design requires someone who specializes in this field. That's why the City has Standard Designs - for the engineer who is a "generalist" (such as yourself).
I sure would want my name (and license) on any document that portents demonstrate an alternative design is equal to City Standards.
RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity
RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity
RE: Pavement Bearing Capacity