Preface
The Origins of Mechanistic Empirical Design
Disclaimer
Abbreviations and Citation
Introduction
About Pavement ME Design
What’s New in PMED
Features and Enhancements
Project Design and Analysis using PMED
Part I: Tenants, Libraries, and Workspaces
Tenants
Selecting a Tenant
Options
Workspaces
System Default Workspace
Creating a Custom Workspace
Workspace settings
Edit Workspace Users and Libraries
Edit User Interface Configuration
Libraries
Configuring a Library
Design Templates
Users
Adding New Users to the Tenant
Configuring Users
Group Policies
Adding Policies to Group Policies
Part II: Design Strategies Available in PMED
New Flexible Design
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Required Pavement Surface Layers
Asphalt Concrete
Other Pavement Layers
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
Import/Export Design Property Data
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
New Flexible (AC) Pavement Calibration Factors Include
New Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP) Design
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
JPCP Design Properties
Structural Response
New Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) Design
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New CRCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Design Properties
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
New CRCP Calibration Factors Include
Semi-Rigid Pavement Design
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Semi-rigid Pavement Calibration Factors Include
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Existing Flexible Pavement
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
Asphalt Concrete (Existing) Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Sandwiched Granular Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
AC Rehabilitation
Import/Export Design Property Data
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Existing Flexible Pavement with Seal Coat
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
Asphalt Concrete (Existing) Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Sandwiched Granular Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
AC Rehabilitation
Import/Export Design Property Data
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Existing Flexible Pavement with Interlayer
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
Asphalt Concrete (Existing) Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Sandwiched Granular Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
AC Rehabilitation
Import/Export Design Property Data
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Existing Semi-Rigid Pavement
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
Asphalt Concrete (Existing) Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Sandwiched Granular Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
AC Rehabilitation
Import/Export Design Property Data
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Existing JPCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
PCC (Existing Intact JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New Flexible Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
JPCP Rehabilitation
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
JPCP Design Properties
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Existing CRCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
PCC (Existing Intact CRCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New Flexible Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
New CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Rehabilitation
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Import/Export Design Property Data
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Asphalt Concrete Overlay Design of Fractured JPCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
Asphalt Concrete
Fractured PCC Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New Flexible Design Properties
AC Layer Design Properties
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Bonded PCC Overlay Design of Existing JPCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New JPCP) Layer
PCC (Existing Intact JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
JPCP Design Properties
JPCP Rehabilitation
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Calibration Factors for JPCP|JPCP (bonded) Include
Bonded PCC Overlay Design of Existing CRCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New CRCP) Layer
PCC (Existing Intact CRCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Rehabilitation
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Calibration Factors for CRCP|CRCP (bonded) Include
JPCP Overlay Design of Existing Flexible Pavement
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Layer (for PCC Overlays)
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
JPCP Design Properties
AC Rehabilitation Properties for PCC Overlays
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Rehabilitation Rigid Pavement (JPCP) Calibration Factors
CRCP Overlay Design of Existing Flexible Pavement
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New CRCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Layer (for PCC Overlays)
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Design Properties
AC Rehabilitation Properties for PCC Overlays
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Calibration Factors for CRCP|AC Include
SJPCP Overlay Design of Existing Flexible Pavement
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New SJPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Layer (for PCC Overlays)
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
SJPCP Design Properties
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
AC Rehabilitation Properties for PCC Overlays
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Calibration Factors for SJPCP|AC Include
Unbonded JPCP Overlay Design of Existing JPCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete (Separator) Layer
PCC (Unbonded) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
JPCP Design Properties
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Rehabilitation JPCP|JPCP (Unbonded) Calibration Factors Include
Unbonded JPCP Overlay Design of Existing CRCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete (Separator) Layer
PCC (Unbonded) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
JPCP Design Properties
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Rehabilitation JPCP|CRCP (Unbonded) Calibration Factors Include
Unbonded CRCP Overlay Design of Existing CRCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New CRCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete (Separator) Layer
PCC (Unbonded) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Design Properties
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Rehabilitation CRCP|CRCP (Unbonded) Calibration Factors Include
Unbonded CRCP Overlay Design of Existing JPCP
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (New CRCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete (Separator) Layer
PCC (Unbonded) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
New CRCP Design Properties
CRCP Design Properties
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
Rehabilitation CRCP|JPCP (Unbonded) Calibration Factors Include
JPCP Restoration
General Design Inputs
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs for this Interface
Performance Criteria
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Pavement Structure
PCC (Existing Intact JPCP) Layer
Asphalt Concrete Base Layer
Chemically Stabilized Layer
Non-stabilized unbound base
Subgrade
Bedrock
Design and Layer Properties
JPCP Design Properties
JPCP Rehabilitation
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Foundation Support
Ways to Access this Interface
Ways to Enter Inputs
Structural Response
Calibration Factors
PCC Restoration Calibration Factors
Climate
Introduction
Ways to Access this Interface
Selecting a Design Location
Climate Data Selection
Depth of water table
Monthly Temperatures
Climate Summary
Traffic
Interface
General Traffic Inputs
Axle Load Distribution
Special Traffic
Thickness Optimization
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Optimization Rules Table
Sensitivity Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis
Ways to Access this Interface
Populating the Inputs in this Interface
Entering Inputs
Run Analysis
To Perform an Analysis on a Single Project
To Perform a Batch Run
Reports
Output Report
Multiple Project Summary (Batch Report)
Excel Output Report
Miscellaneous
Equivalent Single Axle Loads
Calculating ESALs
LEF Factors
Obtaining ESAL outputs
References
AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design User Help Manual
References