Authors : Abdulfatai Adinoyi Murana and Adekunle Taiwo Olowosulu
Abstract: Monte Carlo simulation has proven to be an effective means of incorporating reliability analysis into the M-E design process for flexible pavements. This research aimed at providing most appropriate Pavement Performance Distress Model for the prediction of pavement rutting life for pavement analysis and design in Nigeria. Mechanistic-Empirical simulation analysis based on some reliability levels in comparison with existing ones was carried out. Seven rutting distress models were evaluated for Nigerian environment. Monte Carlo simulation cycles was set at 2,200 threshold to provide sufficient repeatability for a damage reliability relationship. The results from the parametric study demonstrated that the Indian Rutting Distress Model shows the highest promise in terms of development and quick prediction for pavement reliability with the Nigerian environment.
Abdulfatai Adinoyi Murana and Adekunle Taiwo Olowosulu, 2012. Evaluation of Rutting Models Using Reliability for Mechanistic-Empirical Design of Flexible Pavement. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 7: 123-127.