Civil & Environmental Engrg 515 - Sust Pavement Desgn & Analysis

This course provides a comprehensive insight into the analysis and design of flexible and rigid pavements, with a keen emphasis on sustainable practices. Students will explore significant design factors, engage in various analytical methods, and determine essential design input parameters. The course introduces the empiricalmechanistic pavement design approach and promotes design in adherence to the AASHTO and MEPDG guidelines. A strong focus is placed on integrating the pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) into pavement design. Students will also delve into the reliability, statistical analysis, and the impact of autonomous vehicle-pavement interaction in roadway design. Key pavement management aspects and innovative methodologies such as falling weight deflectometer, ground penetrating radar, and pavement surface properties will also be covered, equipping students with a holistic understanding of sustainable pavement design and management.

Open to undergraduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and graduate students. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA may seek the consent of the instructor to enroll.