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Implementing AASHTOWare Pavement ME (also known as the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide, or MEPDG) as a design procedure is a challenge. The MEPDG can be used for new construction as well as for pavement rehabilitation, and provides design solutions related to knowledge resources and data. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, April, 26, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern to share the learned knowledge of agencies with significant experience in initiating and implementing the software. The presenters highlighted the critical elements for MEPDG process as well as identifying which ones are less critical and sensitive to the design procedure.
This webinar was organized by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements and on Design and Rehabilitation of Asphalt Pavements.
The recording is available.
Webinar agenda and presenters
- Background of MEPDG: Clark Morrison, North Carolina Department of Transportation
- Successful MEPDG implementation in Indiana: Tommy Nantung, Indiana Department of Transportation
- Successful MEPDG implementation in Virginia: Affan Habib, Virginia Department of Transportation
- Question and answer session: Moderated by Clark Morrison, North Carolina Department of Transportation
The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify critical resources needed for MEPDG implementation
- Identify the non-technical important features for MEPDG implementation
- Anticipate challenges to MEPDG implementation
Professional Development Hours
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.