Bayesian methodologies for evaluating rutting in Nova Scotia's special B asphalt concrete overlays

Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 1-11

  Ramia, Anthony P ^a   Ali, Nouman ^b  

^a Limited No 116   (Canada)

^b DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Bayesian analysis; Pavement evaluation; Performance modelling; Regression analysis; Rutting

Indexed keywords

EID: 3242819851     PISSN: 03151468     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1139/l96-082     Document Type: Article

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