How the California Department of Transportation Accelerated Pavement Testing (CAL/APT) Program was established is described. Discussion includes history of the program, search for full-scale pavement testing technology suitable to California, results of a pilot project conducted on test pavements built in South Africa, laboratory tests included in the CAL/APT program, and development of an organization to manage CAL/APT and implement its products. A status report on testing and planning is included.
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