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This study simulates pavement mechanical behavior using Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD) data. The findings offer a more efficient method for estimating subgrade resilient modulus (MR) with machine learning, improving pavement evaluation.

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  • Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics

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  • Traditional pavement evaluation methods like Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) have limitations.
  • Accurate estimation of Subgrade Resilient Modulus (MR) is crucial for pavement design and maintenance.
  • Numerical simulations offer a promising alternative for pavement analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a numerical dataset simulating pavement mechanical behavior under Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD) measurements.
  • To facilitate the development of machine learning models for enhanced pavement evaluation.
  • To offer a computationally efficient alternative to traditional methods for MR estimation.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulation of pavement structures using Alizé-LCPC software.
  • Generation of simulated deflection slope data for diverse pavement and subgrade conditions.
  • Utilizing simulated TSD data for machine learning-based MR estimation.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive dataset of simulated pavement responses under TSD loading.
  • Demonstration of the potential for machine learning to accurately predict MR from TSD data.
  • Validation of a more computationally efficient approach compared to FWD.

Conclusions:

  • The generated dataset supports advanced data analytics in pavement engineering.
  • This approach enhances the accuracy and efficiency of pavement evaluation.
  • Open access to the data promotes research collaboration and innovation in road infrastructure assessment.