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Joints, which are integral to JPCP and JRCP, and also necessary in CRCP, must be designed to minimize slab cracking, […]

Mechanistic models are used to mathematically model pavement physics.  There are different types of models available today (e.g., dynamic, viscoelastic […]

Empirical equations are used to relate observed or measurable phenomena with outcomes.  There are many different types of empirical equations […]

Mechanics is the science of motion and the action of forces on bodies.  Thus, a mechanistic approach seeks to explain […]

An empirical approach is one which is based on the results of experiments or experience.  Generally, it requires a number […]

The main empirical portions of the mechanistic-empirical design process are the equations used to compute the number of loading cycles […]

Partnered Pavement Research Center The Partnered Pavement Research Center (PPRC) is a multiyear contract with the California Department of Transportation […]

The AASHTO Definition of reliability is: “The reliability of the pavement design-performance process is the probability that a pavement section […]

Truck mixed PCC is usually proportioned by batching the separate ingredients directly into the concrete mixing truck.  The ingredients are […]