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The calculated dynamic deformation moduli (Evd) <strong>of</strong> the subgrade, base <strong>and</strong> HMA<br />

surface versus the size <strong>of</strong> the loading plate <strong>of</strong> the instrument from the LWD tests are shown in<br />

figure 4.10. The test results show that the Evd values decreased from the HMA surface, the RAP<br />

base <strong>to</strong> the subgrade.<br />

Dynamic Modulus (MN/m 2 )<br />

75<br />

60<br />

45<br />

30<br />

15<br />

0<br />

Subgrade<br />

Base<br />

Surface<br />

5 10 15 20 25 30 35<br />

Figure 4.10 The calculated dynamic deformation modulus versus the size <strong>of</strong> loading plate for the<br />

15 cm thick unreinforced RAP base section<br />

The pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong> the HMA surfaces as shown in figure 4.11 were measured from the<br />

reference beam before <strong>and</strong> after the cyclic plate load test. It shows that a depression (equivalent<br />

<strong>to</strong> rutting under traffic) developed under the loading plate <strong>and</strong> some heaving occurred away from<br />

the loading plate after the test.<br />

Size <strong>of</strong> loading plate (mm.)<br />

56

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