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Drainage coefficient is a value assigned to a pavement layer that represents its relative loss of strength due to drainage characteristics and exposure to moisture saturation. Check FAQs
Mn=SN2anTa
Mn - Drainage coefficient?SN2 - Structural Number for Base Course?an - Layer Coefficient?Ta - Actual Thickness Base Course Payment?

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0.2508Edit=150.5Edit0.5Edit1200Edit
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Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mn=SN2anTa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mn=150.5mm0.51200mm
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mn=150.50.51200
Next Step Evaluate
Mn=0.250833333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mn=0.2508

Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number Formula Elements

Variables
Drainage coefficient
Drainage coefficient is a value assigned to a pavement layer that represents its relative loss of strength due to drainage characteristics and exposure to moisture saturation.
Symbol: Mn
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Structural Number for Base Course
Structural Number for Base Course can be described as the ability of the base course to withstand the axle loads.
Symbol: SN2
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Layer Coefficient
Layer Coefficient can be represents the strength of the material, this is the primary variable that factors in the type of material you plan to use for each layer.
Symbol: an
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Actual Thickness Base Course Payment
Actual Thickness Base Course Payment can be described as the design thickness of various layers of the courses for flexible payments.
Symbol: Ta
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Drainage coefficient

​Go Drainage Coefficient of Subbase using Structural Number
Mn=SN3anTa

Other formulas in Structural Numbers for Flexible Pavements category

​Go Structural Number to Withstand Anticipated Axle Loads
SN=SN1+SN2+SN3
​Go Structural Number for Surface Course
SN1=(anDn)
​Go Actual Thickness of Surface Course given Structural Number
Dn=(SN1an)
​Go Structural Number for Base Course
SN2=(anTaMn)

How to Evaluate Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number?

Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number evaluator uses Drainage coefficient = Structural Number for Base Course/(Layer Coefficient*Actual Thickness Base Course Payment) to evaluate the Drainage coefficient, Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number loss of strength due to drainage characteristics and exposure to moisture saturation. Drainage coefficient is denoted by Mn symbol.

How to evaluate Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number, enter Structural Number for Base Course (SN2), Layer Coefficient (an) & Actual Thickness Base Course Payment (Ta) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number

What is the formula to find Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number?
The formula of Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number is expressed as Drainage coefficient = Structural Number for Base Course/(Layer Coefficient*Actual Thickness Base Course Payment). Here is an example- 0.250833 = 0.1505/(0.5*1.2).
How to calculate Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number?
With Structural Number for Base Course (SN2), Layer Coefficient (an) & Actual Thickness Base Course Payment (Ta) we can find Drainage Coefficient for Base Course given Structural Number using the formula - Drainage coefficient = Structural Number for Base Course/(Layer Coefficient*Actual Thickness Base Course Payment).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drainage coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drainage coefficient-
  • Drainage coefficient=Structural Number for Subbase Course/(Layer Coefficient*Actual Thickness Base Course Payment)OpenImg
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