Flexible pavement systems form the backbone of contemporary road infrastructure, carrying the overwhelming majority of global ...

Admittedly, many people’s first thoughts about a roadway are the actual materials that line the roads that we drive on.

Geosynthetic reinforcement has emerged as a transformative approach in the design of flexible pavements, addressing challenges associated with load distribution, deformation, and material longevity.

The aim of this paper is to develop software for the flexible pavement design based on the AASHTO, Group Index, and CBR. This software can be used to determine the thickness of each layer, design life ...

The widespread use of petroleum-based asphalt binders in the construction industry is accompanied by high material costs due to the volatility of the petroleum market and negative environmental ...

There have been several talks on the use of flexible or rigid pavements for Nigerian roads. The merits and demerits of both have been well noted. While rigid pavements are costlier, they can withstand ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Bill Buttlar, a professor at the University of Missouri, highlights takeaways in the university’s research on using recycled low-density polyethylene in asphalt paving materials. In August 2021, the ...

Prevent Pavement Slipping" has the familiar ring of "prevent forest fires" or "prevent drunk driving." The thought of pavement menacingly slipping up on you brings a chuckle. However, for those ...