DOTD Implements Soil Measuring Device to Increase Life of Pavements: Fact Sheet [2012-02]

2012PDFTech ReportFinal report 147LTRC Project no. 03-3PModulus of resilienceSoilsSubgrade (Pavements)LouisianaLouisiana Transportation Research CenterLouisiana Transportation Research CenterUS Transportation CollectionThe resilient modulus (Mr) of pavement materials and subgrades is an important input parameter for the design of pavement structures. Highway agencies tried to seek different surrogates. Various empirical correlations have been used to predict Mr in the last three decades. DOTD was using regional values for its input of subgrade support.93