Development of framework for performance prediction of flexible road pavement in Nigeria using Fuzzy logic theory

Olowosulu, Adekunle Taiwo; Kaura, J. M.; Adeke, Paul Terkumbur

doi:10.1080/10298436.2021.1922907

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“…In the future, we will analyze the backbone curve, dynamic modulus and damping ratio of coarse-grained soil. Further, we will try to use IRI performance models [21] and Fuzzy logic [22] to predict subgrade dynamic performance.…”

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An Experimental Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Coarse-Grained Soil under Step Cyclic Loading

Wang

Liu

et al. 2022

Coatings

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The accumulated plastic deformation induced by a cyclic traffic load will lead to destruction of the subgrade. Coarse-grained soil is a widely used subgrade filler. The GDS dynamic triaxial test was carried out on typical coarse-grained soil fillers to investigate the influence of different confining pressures, consolidation ratios and numbers of cyclic actions on the hysteresis curve under step cyclic loading. The results show that surrounding pressure can significantly reduce the energy lost from a soil sample under cyclic loading. Under the same stress level, increasing the consolidation ratio can effectively reduce the area enclosed by the hysteresis curve. When the stress is increased above a certain value, the strain of the response clearly changes with an increase in the number of cyclic loading. The research findings can theoretically guide the design of coarse-grained soil roadbeds in practical engineering.

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An Experimental Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Coarse-Grained Soil under Step Cyclic Loading

Wang

Liu

et al. 2022

Coatings

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“…Transport infrastructures and the construction of buildings have a great impact on the environment, require a high consumption of energy and raw materials, and produce a large volume of waste [10]. For example, according to the European Commission, in recent years, the transport sector has represented around a quarter (25%) of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and is one of the main sectors responsible of the air pollution in cities [11][12][13], especially due to the predominance of road transport in people and freight transport [14,15]. Therefore, the sustainability of this sector would be crucial to achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reaching a reduction of approximately 40 or 50% in 2030 [16].…”

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Sustainable Civil Engineering: Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Curricula

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In the current climate emergency context, many national and international organizations have adopted measures to integrate sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in all their fields of action. Within education, steps have been taken to incorporate the perspective of sustainability at all levels. This process has also started at the university since it plays a fundamental role in the strategy for the implementation of specific policies to promote sustainability. However, sometimes it is difficult to include this type of knowledge in the curriculum, due to the lack of flexibility of the university structure or the lack of time to cover the syllabus. In this scenario, civil engineering plays a main role as a fundamental activity in the creation of services and infrastructures with a high environmental impact. The objective of this study is to show a multidisciplinary approach to working on sustainability in a transversal way in the civil engineering degree and to analyze the impact that this type of initiative can have from the learning point of view. The study shows a curricular trajectory supported by problem-based learning and project-based learning designed to promote sustainability in the practice of civil engineering. The good results obtained in the evaluation of the project and the growing incorporation of the SDGs in the final degree projects suggest that this methodology can be implemented by other university degrees.

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“…Fan and Dai [10] devised a comprehensive pavement performance evaluation method that considers five performance indexes. Olowosulu et al [11] utilized a fuzzy evaluation method, presenting a novel framework for accurate assessment and analysis of flexible pavement performance. Li et al [12] proposed an enhanced entropy weight analytic hierarchy process for evaluating pavement maintenance.…”

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Reliability Investigation of Pavement Performance Evaluation Based on Blind-Number Theory: A Confidence Model

Wei,

Liu,

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Applied Sciences

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The evaluation of in-service pavements’ performance is a complex system that encompasses a variety of uncertain factors. These uncertainties include random, fuzzy, gray, and unascertained information, and their interrelationships are intricate, making comprehensive quantification unachievable. Nonetheless, current highway management organizations rely on a comprehensive indicator, namely, the Pavement Quality Index (PQI), to assess the level of pavement performance. This paper introduces a novel approach that employs blind number theory to evaluate the reliability of pavement performance test data. The proposed method aims to enhance the representativeness of PQI and is demonstrated using detection data from highway asphalt pavements in Hunan Province. The method takes into account the probability distribution characteristics of evaluation metrics and incorporates the blind number representation format of PQI. A confidence model for pavement performance evaluation is established to assess the reliability of pavement detection results. The method also integrates expert empowerment and entropy weight to consider both the subjectivity of evaluation and the objectivity of measured data. The method presented in this study has demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional evaluation index systems. This is attributed to the effective utilization of blind information to accurately characterize the discreteness of pavement performance indexes. Consequently, pavement performance can be quantitatively graded based on anticipated issues and data.

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Development of framework for performance prediction of flexible road pavement in Nigeria using Fuzzy logic theory

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

An Experimental Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Coarse-Grained Soil under Step Cyclic Loading

An Experimental Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Coarse-Grained Soil under Step Cyclic Loading

Sustainable Civil Engineering: Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Curricula

Reliability Investigation of Pavement Performance Evaluation Based on Blind-Number Theory: A Confidence Model

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