Asphalt Pavement Performance Analysis Software
Publications
- Rutting Strain Index (RSI) Parameter for Asphalt Performance Engineered Mixture Design,
FHWA-HRT-21-044 2021 - FHWA Cyclic Fatigue Index Parameter for Asphalt Performance Engineered Mixture Design Tech Brief,
FHWA-HIF-19-091 2019
Analysis Tools
FlexMAT™ for Cracking
Excel based software tool for characterizing dynamic modulus and cracking of asphalt mixtures from Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT) test results. This includes determining the 2S2P1D dynamic modulus mastercurve coefficients and time-temperature shift factors. It also analyzes the AMPT cyclic fatigue test results (AASHTO TP133) to provide inputs to FlexPAVETM for cracking evaluation. These inputs include damage characteristic curve coefficients, failure criteria coefficients, ageing parameters, and coefficient of thermal contraction. It also supports index-based mix design and production evaluation by calculating the Sapp index cracking parameter.
FlexMAT™ for Rutting
Excel based software tool for characterizing rutting of asphalt mixtures from Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT) test results. This includes analyzing the AMPT stress sweep rutting (SSR) test results (AASHTO TP134) to provide shift permanent deformation model coefficients to FlexPAVETM for rutting evaluation. It also supports the index-based mix design and production evaluation by calculating the RSI index rutting parameter.