Modern design utilizes the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (M-E PDG). This method calculates pavement responses (stresses, strains, and deflections) using multilayered elastic theory or finite element analysis.
| | Pavement Intelligence Studio | AASHTOWare | KenPave | |-------------|--------------------------------|----------------|--------------| | Built-in optimization | Yes (genetic algorithm) | No | No | | Free climate data API | Yes | Limited | No | | Monte Carlo sensitivity | Yes | Paid add-on | No | | 3D interactive cross-section | Yes | No | Basic 2D | | Recycled material library | Yes | No | No | pavement analysis and design
Recent advancements in pavement analysis and design include: pavement analysis and design