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A new Firefly Asphalt Back Calculation Method (FABCM) offers precise asphalt pavement material modulus data. This efficient method achieves high accuracy with minimal calculation time, improving pavement design and evaluation.

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  • Computational Intelligence

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  • Accurate asphalt pavement material modulus is crucial for pavement design, strength assessment, and stability evaluation.
  • Existing modulus back calculation methods may lack precision and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, highly precise modulus back calculation method for asphalt pavement materials.
  • To validate the reliability, stability, and efficiency of the proposed Firefly Asphalt Back Calculation Method (FABCM).
  • To investigate the feasibility of multi-parameter modulus back calculation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Firefly Asphalt Back Calculation Method (FABCM) utilizing a firefly optimization algorithm.
  • Employed theoretical deflection curves from BISAR3.0 and actual measurement data from the RIOHTrack full-scale test circular track.
  • Validated the method using deflection curves and vertical pressures on subgrade top surfaces.

Main Results:

  • FABCM demonstrated high efficiency, completing each calculation in 0.5-1 second.
  • Back calculation errors were consistently below 1%, indicating effective modification of the firefly optimization algorithm.
  • Identified key factors influencing modulus back calculation accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • FABCM is a reliable, stable, and efficient method for asphalt pavement material modulus back calculation.
  • The study confirms the effectiveness of the modified firefly optimization algorithm for this application.
  • Provided practical suggestions for applying modulus back calculation methods in pavement engineering.