Alberta transportation pavement design manual

This design bulletin provides a number of updated requirements to the Pavement Design Manual () which can be broadly grouped into categories of Agency Practices, Design Inputs, and Design Report Contents. Agency Practices 1. Use of DARWin and more recent DARWin is the back-calculation software normally used for Alberta Transportation. Pavement Sideslope at Various Stages of "New Construction" Projects for RAU and RCU , RAU and RCU , and RCU ; Cf Pavement Sideslope at Various Stages of "Widening" Type Projects for RAU and RCU , RAU or RCU , and RCU ; Cg Typical Pavement Design for 4-Lane Divided Hwy RFD and RAD; Ca.  · · The Pavement Design Manual is published by Alberta Transportation and Utilities (ATU) for use in the Province of Alberta to promote uniformity of pavement design and to achieve long lasting quality pavements in a cost-effective manner, that will contribute to traffic safety and efficient roads for the.

This revised design bulletin is being issued as an addendum to Alberta Transportation’s Pavement Design Manual (June ). Design ESAL criteria, mix types and mix type selection process replace those listed in the Pavement Design Manual. Implementation This Design Bulletin is effective immediately. 1. Mix Types. Provides a uniform approach to highway design and encourages the provision of safe and efficient roads for the well-being of the travelling public and society. Centreline to Centreline Spacing for New Rural Divided Highways in Alberta C Clearance Box for Railway Overpass C Minimum. Manuals and guidelines. Recommended practices guidelines. Guidelines for School and Playground Zones and Areas. Highway Guide and Information Sign Manual. Highway Lighting. Highway Lighting Guide. Light Emitting Diode (LED) Luminaire Specification. Highway Pavement Marking Guide. Roadside Design Guide.

This Manual provides a comprehensive guideline to be followed by engineering consultants for pavement design for new roadway and final stage pavement. field Pavement Distress Identification Manual. Alberta Transportation initiated a project in November to develop and and Overlay Design System. 1 sept Edmonton's former Roadway Design Standards and. Construction Specifications. + Alberta Transportation Highway Geometric Design.