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Aashto PCC KH KS
Aashto PCC KH KS
Companion Workbook
1986/1993 AASHTO Guide Procedure
1998 AASHTO Supplement Procedure
Worksheet Description
98 k steps description of steps in determining design k value for 1998 AASHTO method
98 fill-rigid adjustment to k value for embankment and/or shallow rigid layer for 1998 AASHTO method
98 seasonal k calculation of seasonally adjusted design k value for 1998 AASHTO method
98 fault chk faulting check for undoweled and doweled pavements for 1998 AASHTO method
86 seasonal k calculation of seasonally adjusted design k value for 1986/1993 AASHTO method
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Roadmap for this Companion Workbook
98 k steps
98 fill-rigid
k correlation
86 seasonal k 98 seasonal k
k backcalc
86 AASHTO 98 AASHTO
climate
98 fault chk
roadmap
Correlations Between K Value, Soil Type, Soil Properties, and Degree of Saturation
embankment material (see fill-rigid worksheet). The k value should also be adjusted if a stiff layer (e.g., bedrock) exists within 10 ft of the top
of the soil (see fill-rigid worksheet). A-7-6
200 A-7-5
The k value of fine-grained soil is highly dependent on the degree of saturation. See chart below.
A-5
A-4
150
100
50
0
50 60 70 80 90 100
Degree of saturation (percent)
k correlation
Backcalculation of k Value from Deflections
Equations are provided below for backcalulating the dynamic k value, including correction for finite slab size,
from deflections measured with a falling weight deflectometer or similar device, using the SHRP sensor configuration.
In the calculations below, the backcalculated dynamic k value is divided by 2 to obtain an estimated static k value
for use in the AASHTO design procedures.
For the purpose of backcalculating k value, it is not necessary to normalize the deflections to a particular load level,
nor is it necessary to know the layer thicknesses, nor to make any adjustments to the deflections for temperature.
However, deflections measured when the slab is curled out of contact with the base or foundation
should not be used to backcalculate k values without adjustment.
Enter the slab length (joint spacing) and slab width in feet below for use in the slab size correction.
station k static load P d0 d8 d12 d18 d24 d36 d60 AREA7 l init d0* k init AF d0 AF l k adj k static
psi/in pounds mils mils mils mils mils mils mils in in psi/in psi/in psi/in
1 106 8990 4.18 3.98 3.84 3.61 3.36 2.88 2.05 45.0 40.71 0.1237 160 0.868 0.934 212 106
Composite Pavement
station k static load P d12 d18 d24 d36 d60 AREA5 l init d12* k init AF d0 AF l k adj k static
psi/in pounds mils mils mils mils mils in in psi/in psi/in psi/in
1 98 9025 3.49 3.32 3.13 2.73 2.02 37.8 48.83 0.1189 129 0.823 0.896 195 98
k backcalc
Steps in Determining k Value for Use in 1998 AASHTO Supplement Procedure
A ''frozen" k may not be appropriate for winter, even in a cold climate, if the frost will not remain in a significant
thickness (a few feet) of the subgrade throughout the winter. A k value of 500 psi/in is reasonable for a subgrade
frozen to a significant depth.
The seasonal variation in degree of saturation is difficult to predict, but in locations where a water table is
constantly present at a depth of less than about 10 ft, it is reasonable to expect that fine-grained subgrades will
remain at least 70 to 90 percent saturation, and may be completely saturated for substantial periods in the
spring. The highest position of the water table, but not its annual variation, can be determined from county soil
reports.
98 k steps
12 Thickness of fill (ft) Density of fill (lb/cu ft)
90 100 110 120 130 140 150
10
6
4
2
psi/in psi/in
600 400 200 200 400 600
Adjusted k value
200
Enter with k for
< 10 ft natural subgrade
98 fill-rigid
Seasonally Adjusted Design K Value for 1998 AASHTO Supplement Procedure
Enter the number of months for each season, so that total number of months is twelve.
Enter a k value for each season.
Press the "solve for seasonally adjusted k value" button.
Use this seasonally adjusted design k value in the 98 AASHTO thickness design worksheet.
For the purpose of calculating the seasonally adjusted design k value, a trial slab thickness is calculated using
the inputs from the 98 AASHTO worksheet and the arithmetic average of the seasonal k values above.
The values for the following parameters are taken from the 98 AASHTO worksheet.
Values for the following parameters are calculated from the trial thickness and above inputs.
Values for the following parameters are calculated for the trial thickness and AASHO Road Test constants.
Values for the following parameters are calculated to determine the trial thickness for the design ESALs.
allowable log ESALs for 50% reliability, new design log W' 8.09
allowable log W for 50% reliability, AASHO Road Test log W 7.77
log rho term log R 8.07
serviceability loss term G -0.30
beta term B 1.01
allowable ESALs for design reliability, new design W' 28,244,787
expected ESALs for design reliability, new design W18R 30,000,000
ratio of expected to allowable ESALs 1.06
Values for the following parameters are calculated during the seasonally adjusted effective k value calculation.
98 seasonal k
G16: This value will be updated amd copied to the 98 AASHTO worksheet whenever you click the recalculate seasonally adjusted effective k value button on that worksheet.
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1998 AASHTO Supplement Procedure for Concrete Pavement Thickness Design
Whenever you change input values below, first click the button "recalculate seasonally adjusted effective k value"
before solving for the required slab thickness or allowable ESALs.
Enter values for the following parameters in the 1998 AASHTO concrete pavement performance model.
parameter symbol value units
Values for the following parameters are calculated from the above inputs.
Values for the following parameters are calculated for AASHO Road Test constants.
Values for the following parameters are calculated to determine the required slab thickness for the design ESALs.
allowable log ESALs for 50% reliability, new design log W' 8.12 ok
allowable log W for 50% reliability, AASHO Road Test log W 7.79 ok
log rho term log R 8.09 ok
serviceability loss term G -0.30 ok
beta term B 1.01 ok
allowable ESALs for design reliability, new design W' 29,997,613 ok
expected ESALs for design reliability, new design W18R 30,000,000 ok
ratio of expected to allowable ESALs 1.00 ok
98 AASHTO
Joint Faulting Check for 1998 AASHTO Supplement Procedure
Enter values for the following parameters to calculate faulting for doweled or undoweled joints.
parameter symbol value units
The values below are calculated or taken from the 98 AASHTO worksheet.
98 fault chk
Climatic Data for Use With 1998 AASHTO Supplement Thickness and Faulting Models
Temperature, F
Temperature, F
Precipitation, in
Precipitation, in
Precipitation, in
Mean Annual
Mean Annual
Mean Annual
Mean Annual
Mean Annual
Mean Annual
Speed, mph
Speed, mi/h
Speed, mi/h
and Above
and Above
and Above
Location Location Location
climate
Seasonally Adjusted Design K Value for 1986/1993 AASHTO Guide Procedure
Enter the number of months for each season, so that total number of months is twelve.
Enter a k value for each season.
Press the "solve for seasonally adjusted k value" button.
Use this seasonally adjusted design k value in the 86 AASHTO thickness design worksheet.
For the purpose of calculating the seasonally adjusted design k value, a trial slab thickness is calculated using
the inputs from the 86 AASHTO worksheet and the arithmetic average of the seasonal k values above.
The values for the following parameters are taken from the 86 AASHTO worksheet.
Values for the following parameters are calculated from the trial thickness and above inputs.
Values for the following parameters are calculated during the seasonally adjusted effective k value calculation.
86 seasonal k
1986 AASHTO Guide Procedure for Concrete Pavement Thickness Design
Whenever you change input values below, first click the button "recalculate seasonally adjusted effective k value"
before solving for the required slab thickness or allowable ESALs.
Enter values for the following parameters in the 1986/1993 AASHTO concrete pavement performance model.
Values for the following parameters are calculated to determine the required slab thickness for the design ESALs.
86 AASHTO