ELMOD 7 for Pavement Analysis – Backcalculation and Structural Evaluation
ELMOD 7 helps engineers evaluate structural pavement layers, perform backcalculation from deflection data, and determine remaining pavement life.
Advanced pavement analysis software based on mechanistic-empirical principles
ELMOD®7 is the industry-leading software program for analyzing pavement structures and performing backcalculation based on deflection data (ex. FWD). Designed for complex engineering projects, it helps teams interpret measurement results, model pavement performance, and plan optimized maintenance strategies.
The platform enables precise evaluation of pavement layer properties, calculating remaining useful life and required overlay thickness. Additionally, ELMOD 7 features fully supports the new ICAO ACR/PCR classification for airport pavement management.
You would use this in projects where:
- Analyzing deflection data: Perform advanced backcalculation and apply seasonal adjustments for environmental variations in pavement behavior.
- Determining pavement life cycles: Calculate a pavement’s remaining useful life and determine required strengthening or overlay thickness for rehabilitation planning.
- Airport & Highway rehabilitation planning: Model pavement structures to support major rehabilitation designs, including compliance with modern standards (e.g. ICAO ACR/PCR for airport pavements).
Key Features of ELMOD®7
- New Navigation Architecture:
Access tools, data, and functions through a user-friendly navigation system, optimizing workflow efficiency and minimizing search times. - Simulates conditions
The software includes updated models that accurately simulate several factors and conditions, helping users predict potential structural issues with greater precision. - Advanced Project Management:
Efficiently oversee projects of any scale with a versatile project framework that accommodates diverse data files requirements. - Upgraded Interface Design:
ELMOD® 7 features an intuitive interface that simplifies navigation, making it easier for users to enter data, run analyses, and interpret results effectively. - Accelerated Performance:
Benefit from significantly enhanced processing speeds for both backcalculation and overlay design, ensuring swift and effective completion of analyses and designs.
Key benefits of ELMOD®7
- Parameter files can be easily set up with local material, vehicle loading, and repair options.
- Rapid analysis – optimized backcalculation in ELMOD® 7 reducing the average calculation time by 95%
- Can be used to determine the optimal reconstruction alternatives.
- Can consider new innovative materials, that may be better suited to local environmental conditions.
- Determines the effects of overloading, allowing additional repair costs to be determined.
- Utilizes mechanistic-empirical analysis techniques that work over a wide variety of pavements types, loading, and local environmental conditions.
- Allows merging of multiple data files and defining custom zones for analysis.
- Determines moduli, stresses, and strains for up to 5 layers.
Do you still use ELMOD®6?
ELMOD® has served the industry for years, so to ensure the highest accuracy, security, and compatibility, all versions before ELMOD®7 has retired. You can still use your old installed version like ELMOD®6, but we don’t offer security updates, new licenses or technical support for versions older than ELMOD®7.
To obtain long-term stability and compliance, we strongly recommend upgrading to ELMOD®7.
Why upgrade to ELMOD® 7?
- 95% faster analysis with a new calculation engine
- All essential tools in one interface – no more switching between modules
- More accurate predictions with updated simulation models and improved FEM/LET/MET methods
You can also get training on how to use ELMOD® 7 and the new classification ACR/PCR by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
ELMOD® for students!
If you are a student or working on your bachelor’s or master’s program, we would love to help you with your studies and future career.
We welcome students to benefit from our support and software.
If you are interested in using the ELMOD®7 software for your project or thesis, we have options available.
Bearing capacity classification ACR/PCR module for ELMOD®
Since 1981, it has been mandatory to report on the bearing capacity for airports using the ACN/PCN classification prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).In November 2024 ICAO introduced a new classification ACR/ PCR.
- ACR stands for – Aircraft Classification Rating and tells how different aircraft affect pavements.
- PCR stands for – Pavement Classification Rating and shows how much weight the pavement can carry.
By using this new ACR-PCR classification, airports can improve their operations, enhance safety, and plan better pavement maintenance.
The Dynatest ACR/PCR module is implemented in ELMOD® 7.
Learning and Training Courses
We offer comprehensive training in our ELMOD®7 software and the training provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to master ELMOD®’s advanced features and functionalities.
Our training in ELMOD®7 software is performed online!
If on-site training is required at your location, the total training days include travel time, course preparation, reporting, and certificate issuance.
- Elmod® Standard Training:
(Standard – Includes FEM/LET/MET + Design + Parameters) (FEM) Finite Element Method, (LET)Linear Elastic Theory, and (MET) Method of Equivalent Thickness Theory. - Elmod® Pro Training:
(ELMOD® 7 – Pro – Includes all standard feature + ACR/PCR + Future functions) - Refresher ELMOD® training or specific training needs
Request a quote on ELMOD®7
If you are a student, fill out the ELMOD7 form on the Student Page
Do you have questions about ELMOD7?
You can always reach out to us to get help and assistance.