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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. Check FAQs
an=SN2TaMn
an - Layer Coefficient?SN2 - Structural Number for Base Course?Ta - Actual Thickness Base Course Payment?Mn - Drainage coefficient?

Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number Example

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0.5017Edit=150.5Edit1200Edit0.25Edit
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Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
an=SN2TaMn
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
an=150.5mm1200mm0.25
Next Step Convert Units
an=0.1505m1.2m0.25
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
an=0.15051.20.25
Next Step Evaluate
an=0.501666666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
an=0.5017

Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Layer Coefficient

​Go Layer Coefficient of Surface Course using Structural Number
an=(SN1Dn)
​Go Layer Coefficient for Subbase Course using Structural Number
an=SN3TaMn

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 Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number?

Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number evaluator uses Layer Coefficient = Structural Number for Base Course/(Actual Thickness Base Course Payment*Drainage coefficient) to evaluate the Layer Coefficient, Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number represents the strength of the material, which is the primary variable that factors in the type of material you plan to use for each layer. Layer Coefficient is denoted by an symbol.

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

FAQs on Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number

What is the formula to find Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number?
The formula of Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number is expressed as Layer Coefficient = Structural Number for Base Course/(Actual Thickness Base Course Payment*Drainage coefficient). Here is an example- 0.501667 = 0.1505/(1.2*0.25).
How to calculate Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number?
With Structural Number for Base Course (SN2), Actual Thickness Base Course Payment (Ta) & Drainage coefficient (Mn) we can find Layer Coefficient of Base Course given Structural Number using the formula - Layer Coefficient = Structural Number for Base Course/(Actual Thickness Base Course Payment*Drainage coefficient).
What are the other ways to Calculate Layer Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Layer Coefficient-
  • Layer Coefficient=(Structural Number for Surface Course/Actual Thickness)OpenImg
  • Layer Coefficient=Structural Number for Subbase Course/(Actual Thickness Base Course Payment*Drainage coefficient)OpenImg
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