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An Introduction to Deflection
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An Introduction to Deflection Testing
Reuben Williams, P.E.
November 15, 2011
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Outline
� History of deflection testing
� What is an FWD?
� How does it work?
� Different uses
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� Different uses
� Data from testing
� Analysis
� Limitations
� Advantages
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There are two broad categories:
� Static devices� Dynamic devices
� Vibratory� Impulse
History
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� Impulse
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What is an FWD?
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What is an FWD?
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How does it work?
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Uses
� Structural Testing/Remaining Life
� Joint Load Transfer
� Void Detection
� Load Restrictions
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� Load Restrictions
� Super Heavy Load (Evaluation/Permits)
� Project Acceptance
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Uses - Layer Moduli
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1.1. Apply axial loadApply axial load2.2. Measure axial Measure axial
deformationdeformation3.3. Compute Modulus Compute Modulus
“E” “E”
δσ / =E
1.1. Apply FWD loadApply FWD load2.2. Measure Surface Measure Surface
deflectiondeflection3.3. Compute ModulusCompute Modulus
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Uses - Load Transfer Efficiency
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Uses - Void Detection
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Deflection (m
ils)
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Station (feet)
Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Sensor 7
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Uses - Void Detection
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Uses – Load Restrictions/Super Heavy Loads
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Data
� Load and deflection readings
� Surface and Air Temperatures
� Additional measurements of HMAC layer temperature
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Analysis
Objective
Determine Layer Moduli
Determine LTE Identify Voids
Plot Deflection ProfilePlot the deflection under the load plate against the
measured load.
∗= 100
L
ULTE
δ
δ
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Select Sampling Locations
Sampling
Lab Testing
Backcalculation of Layer Moduli
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Analysis – Additional Information Required
�Layer Thickness
�Material Types
�Moisture Contents
�Shallow bedrock layer
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AC/PCC
Base
Subgrade
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Analysis – Profile Plots
Runway 15/33 - Pass 1
10 ft Right of CL
16 kip Load
50
60
70
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10
20
30
40
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
Station (feet)
De
fle
cti
on
(m
ils
)
Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Sensor 7
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Analysis – Profile Plots
Runway 15/33 - Pass 1
10 ft Right of CL
16 kip Load
Sensor 7
3.5
4
4.5
5
Defl
ecti
on
(m
ils)
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0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
Station (feet)
Defl
ecti
on
(m
ils)
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Analysis – 2-D Profile Plots
200
250
300
FW
D T
es
t S
tati
on
(ft
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Apron Area 1
16-kip Load, Sensor 7 Deflection (mils)N
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050100150200250300350400450500550
0
50
100
150
Pass Offset (ft)
FW
D T
es
t S
tati
on
(ft
)
0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8
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Analysis - Material information
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Analysis – Backcalculation
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Cost Comparison
Item Quantity UnitsAverage Unit
PriceCost
Cores/Bores 32* cores $300/core $9,600.00
Traffic Control 3 days $1000/day $3,000.00
Destructive Testing
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Atterberg 32 tests $ 55.00/test $1,760.00
Gradations 32 tests $ 55.00/test $1,760.00
Moisture
Contents32 tests $ 15.00/test $480.00
Total $16,600.00
* 1hole every 500 ft
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Cost Comparison
Item Quantity UnitsAverage Unit
PriceCost
FWD Testing 8 hours $250/hour $2,000
Traffic Control 2 days $1000/day $2,000Cores/Bores 8 samples 300 $2,400
Atterberg 8 tests $ 55/test $440
NDT and Destructive Testing - 3 lane miles, 158 data points
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Atterberg 8 tests $ 55/test $440
Gradations 8 tests $ 55/test $440
Moisture
Contents8 tests $ 15/test $120
Analysis of
FWD Data8 hours $100/hour $800
Total $8,200
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Cost Savings
50,000 ESALs 5,000,000 ESALs 50,000,000 ESALs
3,000 2.77 5.80 8.08
5,000 2.28 4.92 6.97
7,000 1.99 4.39 6.31
50,000 ESALs 5,000,000 ESALs 50,000,000 ESALs
SN RequirementsSubgrade
Modulus, psi
Subgrade
Modulus, psi
Difference in HMAC Thickness, in
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50,000 ESALs 5,000,000 ESALs 50,000,000 ESALs
5,000 1.11 2.00 2.52
7,000 1.77 3.20 4.02
* Assuming a design modulus of 3,000 psi
50,000 ESALs 5,000,000 ESALs 50,000,000 ESALs
5,000 15,244 27,378 34,533
7,000 24,267 43,867 55,067
* Assuming a design modulus of 3,000 psi
Modulus, psi
Subgrade
Modulus, psi
Cost Savings/mi, $
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Limitations
� Shallow bedrock
� Interpreting results
�Temperature
�Moisture
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� Model dependencies of analysis tools
�Load Application
�Material Characterization
� Temperature at time of LTE testing
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Advantages of FWD Testing
�� Nondestructive testNondestructive test
� Simulates Response of Moving Wheel
�� In Situ response of pavement layersIn Situ response of pavement layers
�� Better coverageBetter coverage
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�� Better coverageBetter coverage
�� Expediency in data collectionExpediency in data collection
�� Reduced evaluation costs Reduced evaluation costs
�� Reduced construction costsReduced construction costs
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Summary
� History of deflection testing
� What is an FWD?
� How does it work?
� Different uses
� Data from testing
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� Data from testing
� Analysis
� Limitations
� Advantages
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Questions
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