Implementation of multiple design procedures into MULTI-PAVE.

Abstract: One particular challenge in pavement design is comparing the results of the different design methods. Some methods, such as the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Flexible design method and the AASHTO Rigid method were developed in the US, and use US units, as well as typical design loads and specifications. The same can be said for the Florida Cracking method. Other methods, such as the Swedish PMS-Object use SI units and different design axle load. This thesis describes the development of a MATLAB based unified Graphical design interface, called MULTI-PAVE, which implements all the aforementioned design methods using a unified input, to achieve comparable design pavement thicknesses. The program is validated by comparing its output against independently written modules.