This manual describes a pavement design methodology, termed mechanistic-empirical (ME) pavement design. Based on engineering mechanics that have been validated with extensive road test performance data, this methodology provides the highway community with a state-of-the-practice method for the design and analysis of new and rehabilitated pavement structures. The manual guides pavement design engineers in making decisions using the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design software, which includes an updated local calibration guide that replaces the publication, Guide for the Local Calibration of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide, First Edition, published in 2010.

Infrastructure Assets: Highway Assets, Pavement
Resource Types: Guide/Manual
Capabilities: Tools & Technology
Management Processes: Performance Based Planning & Programming