CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Background and Problem Statement Research Objective Research Scope and Approach Organization of Report
Chapter 2 State of the Practice
Literature Review
SI IA and Industry Group Interviews
Chapter 3 Assessment of Consideration of Preservation in MEPDG Models
LTPP Test Sections
MEPDG Consideration of Preservation MEPDG Design Approach Evaluation of Data Availability
Chapter 4 Developing Response Models for Considering the Effects of Preservation ithe MEPDG Procedures
Process Description
Feasibility Assessment
Example of Implementation Process
Chapter 5 Calibrating MEPDG Models to Account for Preservation
Process Description
Feasibility Assessment
Example of Implementation Process
Chapter 6 Using Modified Material and Pavement Structural Properties in MEPDG Models to Account for Preservation
Process Description
Feasibility Assessment
Examples of Implementation Process
Chapter 7 Summary and Recommendations for Research
Summary
Recommendations for Future Research
References
Appendices A Through I