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Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling As A Tool For Flexible Pavement Design And Analysis, Michael L. Willis
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling As A Tool For Flexible Pavement Design And Analysis, Michael L. Willis
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This study investigates the potential of using finite element modeling for analyzing the performance of flexible pavement. The study is deemed necessary because of the complexity of the landing gears and heavy loads imposed by heavier and bigger aircraft, like the Boeing 747-400, Airbus A380 and Boeing 777.
The development of the finite element model required a finite element mesh design study and two verification studies conducted to show that the material properties and material models used in the study gave a good representation of the individual soil and also the response of the pavement structure.
The dynamic analysis which …