MCE 535 - Pavement Design

Institution:

Saint Martin's University

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Description:

Asphalt and concrete pavement design for highways and airfields. Covers wheel loads and design factors; stresses in flexible and rigid pavements; vehicle and traffic considerations; soil classification and characteristics; subgrade, bases and subbases; and design methods. Combines soil mechanics theory and traffic requirements for an understanding of the fundamental behavior of pavements under traffic loads, with design of material and thickness to satisfy strength and serviceability performance objectives. Independent research report or design project required for graduate credit. Course credit cannot be given to students who have taken CE 435. Prerequisite: CE 321.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stmartin.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 491-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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