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CBR Method Pavement Design Guide

The document provides examples and solutions for designing flexible pavements using the CBR method based on IRC37-2001 guidelines. It includes calculations for traffic volume, cumulative standard axle loads, total pavement thickness, and layer thicknesses for different design lives and conditions. Additionally, it discusses specific gravity and void calculations for Marshall mix design in pavement construction.

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CBR Method Pavement Design Guide

The document provides examples and solutions for designing flexible pavements using the CBR method based on IRC37-2001 guidelines. It includes calculations for traffic volume, cumulative standard axle loads, total pavement thickness, and layer thicknesses for different design lives and conditions. Additionally, it discusses specific gravity and void calculations for Marshall mix design in pavement construction.

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DCHP

BCV613D Example 1
Design a flexible pavement by CBR method based on IRC37-2001

.IN
recommendations using following data
 Pavement = 2 Lane

C
N
 Traffic volume = 700CVPD

SY
 Road construction period = 3 years
 Rate of growth of traffic = 8%
U
 Lane distribution factor = 0.75
VT

 Design life = 15 years


 Vehicle Damage Factor = 3.5
 CBR value of subgrade = 6%
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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Given Data

.IN
1. P= 700CVPD

C
2. x= 3 years

N
3. r = 8%
4. D= 0.75
SY
U
5. n= 15 years
VT

6. F= 3.5
7. CBR = 6%

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Step 1: Traffic in the year of completion

.IN
C
𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑟 )

N
SY
𝐴 = 700(1 +
8
)
U
100
VT

𝐴 = 882 𝐶𝑉𝑃𝐷

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Step 2: Cumulative Number of Standard Axle

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365 [ 1 + 𝑟 − 1]

C
𝑁= 𝐴𝐷𝐹
𝑟

N
𝑁=
SY
365 [ 1 +
8
100
− 1]
882 𝑥 0.75 𝑥 3.5
U
8
100
VT

𝑁 = 22.9 𝑚𝑠𝑎

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Step 3: Total Thickness of Pavement

.IN
C
N
SY
U
VT

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Step 3: Total Thickness of

.IN
Pavement

C
N
For 23msa traffic, 6% CBR,
Total thickness from chart
SY
U
VT

650mm

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Step 4: Thickness of different layers (IRC:37-2001)

.IN
C
N
GB = 250mm

SY GSB = 260mm
U
DBM = 105mm
VT

BC = 40mm

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
Step 4: Thickness of different layers (IRC:37-2019)

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GSB = 200mm

C
WMM= 250mm

N
SY Binder Course =
U
110mm
VT

Surface Course=
40mm
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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2
It is proposed to widen a 2 lane NH section to 4 lane divided

.IN
road. Design the pavement for new carriage way with the

C
following data

N
i. Four lane divided carriage way

SY
ii. Traffic in the year of completion of construction = 5600CVPD
iii. Rate of growth of traffic = 8%
U
iv. Design life = 10 years and 15 years
VT

v. Vehicle Damage Factor = 4.5


vi. Design CBR value of subgrade = 5 Percent

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution

.IN
Given Data

C
1. A= 5600CVPD

N
2. r = 8%
3. n= 10 Years & 15 years SY
U
VT

4. F= 4.5
5. CBR = 5%
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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Lane Distribution Factor

.IN
1. Single – Lane Roads = 1.00

C
2. Two – Lane Single Carriageway = 0.75

N
3. Four – Lane Single Carriageway = 0.40
SY
4. Two Lane Divided (Dual) Carriageway = 0.75
U
5. Three Lane Divided (Dual) Carriageway = 0.60
VT

6. Four Lane Divided (Dual) Carriageway = 0.45

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Given Data

.IN
1. A= 5600CVPD

C
2. r = 8%

N
3. n= 10 Years & 15 years
4. F= 4.5
SY
U
5. CBR = 5%
VT

6. For Four Lane Divided (Dual) Carriageway, Lane


distribution factor, D = 0.45

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Step 1 : Cumulative Number of Standard Axle (10 Year Design Life)

.IN
365 [ 1 + 𝑟 − 1]

C
𝑁= 𝐴𝐷𝐹
𝑟

N
𝑁=
SY
365 [ 1 +
8
100
− 1]
5600 𝑥 0.45 𝑥 4.5
U
8
100
VT

𝑁 = 59.96 𝑚𝑠𝑎

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Step 2: Total Thickness of

.IN
Pavement (10 Year Design Life)

C
N
For 60msa traffic, 5% CBR,
SY
U
Total thickness from chart
VT

730mm

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Step 3: Thickness of different layers (10 Year Design Life)

.IN
C
N
GB = 250mm

SY GSB = 300mm
U
DBM = 140mm
VT

BC = 40mm

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Step 1 : Cumulative Number of Standard Axle (15 Year Design Life)

.IN
365 [ 1 + 𝑟 − 1]

C
𝑁= 𝐴𝐷𝐹
𝑟

N
𝑁=
SY
365 [ 1 +
8
100
− 1]
5600 𝑥 0.45 𝑥 4.5
U
8
100
VT

𝑁 = 112.38 𝑚𝑠𝑎

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Step 2: Total Thickness of

.IN
Pavement (15 Year Design Life)

C
N
For 113msa traffic, 5% CBR,
SY
U
Total thickness from chart
VT

750mm

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2 - Solution
Step 3: Thickness of different layers (15 Year Design Life)

.IN
C
N
GB = 250mm

SY GSB = 300mm
U
DBM = 150mm
VT

BC = 50mm

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DCHP
BCV613D Parameters
Theoretical Specific Gravity

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𝑊 +𝑊 + 𝑊 + 𝑊

C
𝐺 =

N
𝑊 𝑊 𝑊 𝑊
+ + +
SY
U𝐺 𝐺 𝐺 𝐺

Bulk Specific Gravity


VT

𝑊
𝐺 =
𝑊 − 𝑊

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DCHP
BCV613D Parameters
Air Void Percentage

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C
𝐺 − 𝐺 100
𝑉 =

N
𝐺

Percentage volume of Bitumen SY


U
𝑊
VT

𝐺
𝑉 =
𝑊 + 𝑊 + 𝑊 + 𝑊
𝐺
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DCHP
BCV613D Parameters
Voids in Mineral Aggregate

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C
𝑉𝑀𝐴 = 𝑉 + 𝑉

N
Voids filled with Bitumen SY
U
VT

𝑉 𝑥 100
𝑉𝐹𝐵 =
𝑉𝑀𝐴

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1

.IN
The specific gravities and weight proportions for aggregate

C
and bitumen are as under for the preparation of Marshall

N
mix design. The volume and weight of one Marshall
SY
specimen was found to be 475 cc and 1100 gm. Assuming
U
VT

absorption of bitumen in aggregate is zero, find Vv, Vb, VMA,


VFM
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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1

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Item A1 A2 A3 A4 B

C
N
Weight
825 1200 325 150 100
(Grams)
Specific
SY
U
2.63 2.51 2.46 2.43 1.05
Gravity
VT

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
1: Theoretical Specific Gravity

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𝑊 +𝑊 + 𝑊 +𝑊 + 𝑊

C
𝐺 =
𝑊 𝑊 𝑊 𝑊 𝑊

N
+ + + +
𝐺 𝐺 𝐺 𝐺 𝐺

𝐺 =
SY
825 + 1200 + 325 + 150 + 100
U
825 1200 325 150 100
+ + + +
VT

2.63 2.51 2.46 2.43 1.05

𝑮𝒕 = 𝟐. 𝟒𝟎𝟔

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
2: Bulk Specific Gravity

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𝑊
𝐺 =
𝑊 − 𝑊

C
N
SY 𝐺 =
1100
475
U
VT

𝑮𝒎 = 𝟐. 𝟑𝟏𝟔

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
3: Air Void Percentage

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𝐺 − 𝐺 100

C
𝑉 =
𝐺

N
𝑉 = SY
2.406 − 2.316 100
2.406
U
VT

𝑽𝒗 = 𝟑. 𝟕𝟒𝟏 %

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
4: Percentage volume of Bitumen

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𝑊
𝐺

C
𝑉 =
𝑊 + 𝑊 + 𝑊 + 𝑊 + 𝑊

N
𝐺

SY 100
U
𝑉 = 1.05
825 + 1200 + 325 + 150 + 100
VT

2.316

𝑽𝒃 = 𝟐𝟎. 𝟎𝟓𝟐%

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution

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5. Voids in Mineral Aggregate
𝑉𝑀𝐴 = 𝑉 + 𝑉

C
N
SY
𝑉𝑀𝐴 = 3.741 + 20.052
U
VT

𝑽𝑴𝑨 = 𝟐𝟑. 𝟕𝟗𝟑%

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 1 - Solution
6. Voids filled with Bitumen

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𝑉 𝑥 100

C
𝑉𝐹𝐵 =

N
𝑉𝑀𝐴

SY
𝑉𝐹𝐵 =
20.052 𝑥 100
U
23.793
VT

𝑽𝑭𝑩 = 𝟖𝟒. 𝟐𝟕𝟕 %

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2
Marshall Tests were conducted on different specimens with varying

.IN
bitumen content. Following are the observed values. Plot the

C
graphs and determine the optimum bitumen content, for following

N
requirements

SY
i. Minimum stability = 9.0kN
ii. Flow = 2-4mm
U
iii. Void % = 3-6%
VT

iv. Minimum VMA = 14%


v. VFB = 65-75%

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DCHP
BCV613D Example 2

.IN
Bitumen Content (%) Air Void (%) Stability (kN) Flow (mm) VMA (%) VFB(%)
3.75 6.50 6.50 1.50 16.25 40.00

C
4.00 6.25 8.00 2.00 15.75 50.00

N
4.25 6.00 9.00 2.50 15.00 60.00

SY
4.50 5.25 9.75 2.50 14.50 65.00
4.75 4.75 10.00 3.50 14.25 70.00
U
5.00 4.25 9.50 3.75 14.00 72.00
VT

5.25 3.25 8.00 4.50 14.00 75.00


5.50 3.00 6.50 5.50 14.25 70.00

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