Research Article

Numerical Analysis of the Mechanical Responses and Transition Section Design of Pavement Structures in the Entrance and Exit Sections of Highway Tunnel

Table 2

Explaination of acronyms in Figures 8 and 9.

SMA-13Stone mastic asphalt, its nominal maximum aggregate size is 13.2 mm.
AC-16CAsphalt concrete, its nominal maximum aggregate size is 16 mm. C means course and its void ratio is 4%∼10%.
AC-20CAsphalt concrete, its nominal maximum aggregate size is 19.2 mm. C means course and its void ratio is 4%∼10%.
AC-25CAsphalt concrete, its nominal maximum aggregate size is 26.5 mm. C means course and its void ratio is 4%∼10%.
AK-13Asphalt antisliding surface, its nominal maximum aggregate size is 13.2 mm.
C15Concrete, its standard value of cube compressive strength is 15 MPa.
C30Concrete, its standard value of cube compressive strength is 30 MPa.