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Systems Approach for Estimating Field Moisture Content
TRB 85th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers
  • Thomas M. Petry, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Yuh-Puu Han
  • David Newton Richardson, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

This paper describes a software tool developed for estimation of the field moisture content of subgrade materials. Subgrade behavior is directly related to its moisture content. Unfortunately, some approaches of estimating field moisture content are too complex to be used in routine design. In this paper, the authors attempt to provide an approach that is easy to use. The software presented here was developed using expert system approaches. It is capable of analyzing data entered by the users, and providing estimations to meet different scenarios. The information entered by the user is first examined for its reasonableness and accuracy. Then, proper estimation models, of which there are many integrated into the system, and data searching processes are initiated. All results are evaluated based on how well the data is meeting the limitations existing during the model's original development. In the end, engineers can estimate the field moisture content based on the most appropriate descriptions of the site.

Meeting Name
TRB 85th Annual Meeting
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Data Collection,
  • Estimating,
  • Field Tests,
  • Moisture Barriers,
  • Moisture Content,
  • Subgrade (Pavements),
  • Subgrade Materials,
  • Systems,
  • Design,
  • System analysis
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 Transportation Research Board, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
Disciplines
Citation Information
Thomas M. Petry, Yuh-Puu Han and David Newton Richardson. "Systems Approach for Estimating Field Moisture Content" TRB 85th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers (2006)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david_richardson/52/