CE 421 - Pavement Analysis and Design

Institution:

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Subject:

Civil Engineering

Description:

Introduces the concepts of design, performance, and analysis of rigid and flexible pavements.? Focuses on five specific areas: review of engineering materials used for pavement construction, empirical and mechanistic design methodologies for pavement construction and rehabilitation, influence of traffic loading on pavement performance, life-cycle cost analysis techniques, and pavement management.? Students gain experience with classic pavement analysis techniques as well as state-of-the-art mechanistic modeling.? Course serves as the primary undergraduate pavements course as well as a stepping-stone for advanced study in pavements. (Y) Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: CE 323 Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.virginia.edu/

Phone Number:

(434) 924-0311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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