Principles underlying the methods for the design of various elements of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports; climate and traffic effects; pavement management systems.

• Recognize the most significant factors for consideration in the design of flexible and rigid pavements
• Analyze pavement systems using different analytical methods.
• Determine pavement design input parameters, including traffic, materials, failure criteria, and reliability.
• Design flexible and rigid pavement systems using different design methods.
• Recognize the advantages and limitation of different pavement design approaches and methods.
• Compare different pavement alternatives using life-cycle cost considerations.
• Prepare a written report and an oral/visual presentation of a pavement design project
• Work as a member of an integrated team to complete the project design, report, and presentation.

• Gerardo W. Flintsch