Geotechnical and Pavements Research
Most recently, a highway section constructed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation consisting of ultra-thin whitetopping (UTW) was successfully modeled using ABAQUS finite element analysis software. Findings for this study were featured at the 2004 Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) Conference. Pending investigations into the heat-induced curling and moisture-induced warping of pcc pavement slabs will be conducted using finite element analysis software. Associated Faculty |
The Geotechnical and
Pavements Research Group
conducts a variety of experimental, mechanistic analytical research. Through the use of
finite element analysis software, multi-layered pavement sections can be modeled
with a variety of loading and restraint conditions to accurately simulate
pavement response. 
Geotechnical research
Faculty & students perform leading edge research using advanced computing techniques.
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