Compute the allowable ESAL for the flexible layers of SN2 =8.4, consisting of an asphalt concrete surface, a crushed-stone base,and a granular subbase. The effective roadbed soil resilient modulus is MR-6 Ksi, the subbase has a resilient modulus value of MR= 10 ksi, the resilient modulus of the base is MR-13 ksi, and the resilient modulus of asphalt concrete is MR-628 ksi. Assume a reliability level of 90% So of 0.4 9 Apsl=2

Compute the allowable ESAL for the flexible layers of SN2 =8.4, consisting of an asphalt concrete surface, a crushed-stone base,and a granular subbase. The effective roadbed soil resilient modulus is MR-6 Ksi, the subbase has a resilient modulus value of MR= 10 ksi, the resilient modulus of the base is MR-13 ksi, and the resilient modulus of asphalt concrete is MR-628 ksi. Assume a reliability level of 90% So of 0.4 9 Apsl=2

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