CVE 376

CVE 6063Spring 2015Prof. Anastasios M. Ioannides

Term Paper SummaryDate Returned: __________Name: ______________________Areas in need of improvement:

A Follow instructions!N Incorrect use of word pavement

B Provide good hard copy of the paper you have chosen isO Poor choice of words; avoid informal language

C Cover page issuesP Incorrect syntax

D First page header issuesQ Check spelling and punctuation!

E Missing materials from all previous Steps, incl. Instructor feedback and grades received R Provide appendices 1 and 2, per the Instructions

F Provide explanations for important concepts and tools applied in the paper chosenS Avoid: model; predict; based; however; impact; within; where; community; off; real life

G Use and cite a variety of resources from the Library and wwwT Define any symbols used, and avoid abbreviations

H Paper not read, or not understood U Inadequate length: Their ideas; your perspectives

I Formatting concerns: single space; page numbers; single font V Inadequate depth: Their ideas; your perspectives

J Excessive or incorrect capitalizationW Excessive or inadequate blank space

K Poor organization: Use suggested headers X Inadequate connection to CVE 6063

L Adhere to ASCE author guideY Do not use staples

M InconsistenciesZ

Assigned Essay Question: CMJ 250

Using the references cited by the author, and the references in those references, identify and submit copies of two papers by other independent writers that discuss the application of pavement management at the project level. Combine the findings from all three papers to formulate a recommendation for engaging in pavement manegement in the context of the MEPDG.

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ROBERTSAssess the degree to which the two design nomograms in the paper are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify Fig. 3.

(b) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using WESTER to verify Fig. 9.

(c) Express Figures 3 and 9 in dimensionless form, to compare with the solutions by Westergaard (1926) and by Burmister (1943) respectively.

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TOBIEN

Assess the degree to which Figures 4 through 6 in the paper corroborate the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify Fig. 4.

(b) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using WESTER to verify Figures 5 and 6.

(c) Express Figure 3 in dimensionless form, to compare with the solutions by Westergaard (1926) and by Burmister (1943) respectively.

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WOERNER

Discuss attempts to solve the corner loading case for slabs-on-grade, from Westergaard (1926) to Ioannides (1984). Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Obtain 3 additional influential references by different authors, and evaluate their contribution in establishing the plots on p. P.24 of the Supplementary Notes.

(b) Also assess the contribution of Spangler and Lightburn (1937) in the light of the three other references chosen.(b) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using WESTER to verify the plots on p. P.24 of the Supplementary Notes.

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WERTH

Discuss attempts to establish correlations among the engineering parameters of Portland cement concrete, from 1955 to the present. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Obtain 3 additional influential references by different authors and in different decades, and evaluate their contribution in establishing correlations such as those on pp. 329-330 of Huang (2004).

(b) Also assess the contribution of Kozan (1955) in the light of the three other references chosen.

(c) Comment on the evolution of the technology used in these studies.

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VJE272

Assess the degree to which the data in Table 3 in the paper corroborate the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least six widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify Table 3.

(b) Evaluate the significance of the contribution of Britton (1947) in the light of the analyses conducted.

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KNOKE

Discuss attempts to establish the influence of subgrade stress dependence in pavement engineering, from 1958 to the present. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Obtain 3 additional influential references by different authors and in different decades, and evaluate their contribution in developing stress dependence concepts, as discussed on pp. M.11-M.14 of the Supplementary Notes, and on pp. 279-297 (assigned pages only) of Huang (2004).

(b) Also assess the contribution of Seed and Chan (1958) in the light of the three other references chosen.

(c) Comment on the evolution of the technology used in these studies.

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HAWKEAssess the degree to which the data in the paper and the authors conclusions are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least six widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify Table 3.

(b) Evaluate the significance of the contribution of Hicks (1960) in the light of the analyses conducted.

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WCJ664

Assess the degree to which the data in the paper and the authors conclusions are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify the data in the paper.

(b) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using WESTER to verify the data in the paper.

(c) Compare the findings of the authors to those reported in another paper published in the last ten years, with regard to the significance of drainage in concrete pavements.

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ELDER

Discuss attempts to establish the influence of load repetitions on pavement subgrade behavior, from 1962 to the present. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Obtain 3 additional influential references by different authors and in different decades, and evaluate their contribution in developing subgrade load repetitions concepts, as discussed on pp. M.11-M.14 of the Supplementary Notes, and on pp. 279-297 (assigned pages only) of Huang (2004).

(b) Also assess the contribution of Larew and Leonards (1962) in the light of the three other references chosen.

(c) Comment on the evolution of the technology used in these studies.

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Provide outputs of the computer runs.SALEH

Assess the degree to which the equations presented by the author and his conclusions are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least six widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify the data in the paper.

(b) Compare the findings of the author to the equations, tables and charts presented on pp. L.3-L.13 of the Supplementary Notes, and on pp. 45-62 (assigned pages only) of Huang (2004).

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Provide outputs of the computer runs.TABELING

Discuss the use of accelerated traffic tests in the development of improved pavement design procedures, from 1946 to the present. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Obtain 3 additional influential references by different authors and in different decades, and evaluate their contribution to the use of accelerated traffic tests for pavement design.

(b) Also assess the contribution of Boyd (1946) in the light of the three other references chosen.

(c) Comment on the evolution of the technology used in these studies.

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Provide outputs of the computer runs.YNH480

Discuss the use of fine aggregate in Portland cement concrete for rigid pavement slabs, from 1928 to the present. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Obtain 3 additional influential references by different authors and in different decades, and evaluate their contribution to the use of fine aggregate in mix designs for pavement slabs.

(b) Also assess the contribution of Conner (1928) in the light of the three other references chosen.

(c) Comment on the relationship of cost to the engineering adequacy of concrete mix designs.

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Provide outputs of the computer runs.SALEH

Assess the degree to which the data presented by the author and his conclusions are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least six widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify the data in the paper.

(b) Compare the findings of the author to the equations, tables and charts presented on pp. L.3-L.13 of the Supplementary Notes, and on pp. 45-62 (assigned pages only) of Huang (2004).

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Provide outputs of the computer runs.BEERCK

Assess the degree to which the data presented by the author and his conclusions are corroborated by the theory of load transfer in concrete pavements discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least six widely differing analyses using WESTER to verify the data related to dowels in the paper.

(b) Compare the findings of the author to the equations, tables and charts presented on pp. P.35-P.39 of the Supplementary Notes.

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Provide outputs of the computer runs.YOON

Assess the degree to which the data presented by the authors and their conclusions are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify flexible or rigid pavement data.

(b) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least three widely differing analyses using WESTER to verify flexible or rigid pavement data presented by the authors.

(c) Explain the concept of coverages and its relationship to the fatigue principle.

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Assess the degree to which the data presented by the authors and their conclusions are corroborated by the theories discussed in class. Quantify your remarks by performing the following tasks:

(a) Assume suitable parameters and perform at least six widely differing analyses using DIPLOMAT to verify Figures 2 through 8.

(b) Express Figures 5, 6 and 7 in dimensionless form, to compare with the solutions by Burmister (1943).

(c) Comment on the contribution of Hubbard and Field (1940) to the resolution of the issue of plate size in the plate load test.

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