Research Article

A 3D Direct Vehicle-Pavement Coupling Dynamic Model and Its Application on Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Dynamic Response

Table 2

Dimensional values and boundary conditions of finite models.

ModelsStatic responseDynamic response
Model 1Model 2Model 3

Dimension (depth × width × length)2.69 m × 10 m × 15 m2.69 m × 5 m × 80 m2.69 m × 10 m × 200 m
Total reduced element amount591361116600639600
Element amount for infinite foundation24644760015600
Boundary conditions
 Lateral sidesLateral displacements are fixedLateral displacements are fixedLateral displacements are fixed
 Longitudinal sidesLongitudinal displacements are fixedLongitudinal displacements are fixedLongitudinal displacements are fixed
 BottomVertical displacements are fixedVertical displacements are fixedVertical displacements are fixed