Pavement Design and Traffic Analysis Report: South Humber Bank

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of pavement design and traffic, focusing on the South Humber Bank (SHB) region. It explores the application of mechanistic-empirical principles in designing flexible pavements, including the use of cemented sub-bases to minimize the thickness of the DBM layer. The report details the materials, conventions, and inputs used in the design process, such as modified bitumen and cement-treated granular sub-base (CTB). It also covers traffic analysis, including the evaluation of equivalent axle loads (ESALs) and the impact of autonomous trucks on pavement design, utilizing the MEPDG software. Furthermore, the report discusses pavement foundation design, capping layer thickness determination, and the integration of traffic data from local highway authorities. The study considers factors such as traffic volume, vehicle composition, and material properties to ensure the pavement's structural integrity and longevity. The report provides detailed tables and figures to support the analysis and findings, and provides a valuable resource for civil engineering students on the Desklib platform.