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PCC Modulus of Elasticity Ec

• Measure directly per ASTM C469


• Correlation w/ compressive strength:

Ec = 57,000 (fc’)0.5

Ec = elastic modulus (psi)


fc’ = compressive strength (psi) per AASHTO T22, T140, or ASTM
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Effective Subgrade Modulus k


• Depends on:
„ Roadbed (subgrade) resilient modulus, MR
„ Subbase resilient modulus, ESB
• Both vary by season

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