Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Pavements Deflection Basins under Moving Loads

Abstract

With the development of techniques and increasing need for the evaluation and prediction of pavements’ conditions during and after construction, the methodology of nondestructive testing (NDT) is generally applied in the field and on the process of research. This text serves as a review of strengths and limitations of technology and devices used in NDT testing, providing a potential indicator for evaluation and advanced warning, and discussing effects of velocities of testing devices on the responses of pavements. The thesis provide parts of theoretical backgrounds for testing and backcalculation techniques of an improved NDT testing.