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Sensitivity Impact Parameter Outcomes Most Impacted

Class Elasticity Pavement Resurfacing Economic


Performance and Surface Return on
Distress Maintenance
S-I > 0.50 Structural Number 2/   
Modified Structural Number2/   
Traffic Volume 
Deflection3/   
Roughness  
S-II 0.20 - Annual Loading   
0.50 Age  
All cracking area  
Wide cracking area  
Roughness-environment factor  
Cracking initiation factor   
Cracking progression factor 
S-III 0.05 - Subgrade CBR (with SN) 
0.20 Surface thickness (with SN)  
Heavy axles volume  
Potholing area  
Rut depth mean 
Rut depth standard deviation 
Rut depth progression factor 
Roughness general factor  
S-IV < 0.05 Deflection (with SNC) 
Subgrade compaction  
Rainfall (with Kge) 
Ravelling area 
Ravelling factor 

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Can We Believe HDM-4 Output?
Yes, if sufficiently calibrated
HDM-4 has proved suitable in a range
of countries
As with any model, need to carefully
scrutinize output against judgement
If unexpected predictions occur,
check:
Data used
Calibration extent
Check judgment of the expert
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Applications of HDM-4 in
Road Management
Purpose:
To optimise the overall performance of the
network over time in accordance with POLICY
OBJECTIVES and within budgetary constraints
Typical objectives:
Minimise transport costs
Preserve asset value
Provide and maintain accessibility
Provide safe and environmentally friendly
transport

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