The design of rigid pavements involves the design of the thickness of the cement concrete slab comprising the rigid pavement, since the pavement derives its structural strength primarily through the flexural strength of the slab. Except for low traffic volumes and street roads, reinforced cement concrete (RCC) slabs are used as rigid pavements. In addition to the design of thickness, [...]
In this article we will discuss about how to design plain jointed rigid pavements for highways by IRC Method. IRC Method of Rigid Pavement Design: This method is based on mechanistic-empirical principles and the use of software IITRIGID for the computation of flexural stresses due to single and tandem axle loads. The design of a rigid pavement consists of: (i) [...]
Highway Pavements: Design, Types, Flexible and Rigid Pavement, notes and Functions . Also Learn about:- 1. Design of Highway Pavements 2. Pavement Evaluation 3. Strengthening. Design of Highway Pavements: Pavement design is governed by a number of considerations/factors, as given below: 1. Design Life of the Pavement: 'Design period' or 'design life' of a pavement is the period of time [...]