There was a download of MnPAVE 6.405 on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. This free program was originally designed by Mn/DOT.
This free PC program was developed to work on Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11 and can function on 32-bit systems. MnPAVE.exe is the frequent file name to indicate this program's installer.
According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. The most popular versions of the tool 6.3, 6.2 and 6.1. The program is categorized as Education Tools.
From the developer:
MnPAVE Flexible is a computer program that combines known empirical relationships with a representation of the physics and mechanics behind flexible pavement behavior. It consists of three input modules: Climate, Structure and Traffic and three design levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
You may want to check out more software, such as Wintree, PolicyMaker or FSAcars, which might be similar to MnPAVE.