Guidelines for the Design of Asphalt Pavement Road Structures

Author: Institute of Transport Engineering, UK (Author), China Road and Bridge Corporation (Translator)
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Publish Date: 1998-05-01
Features: This guide provides recommended guidelines for the structural design of asphalt pavement roads in tropical and subtropical regions. It is intended for road engineers involved in the design and construction of new road pavements, and is also suitable for road designs that need to accommodate a cumulative equivalent standard axle load of up to 30 million in one-way traffic. Since the data in this book is derived from experiments and research findings in hot regions and temperate climates, it does not consider issues such as frost heave in cold regions or material behavior under freezing conditions. Therefore, the content of this book is applicable to road structures in tropical and subtropical regions, but some aspects may also be valuable for road structures in cold regions. Chapters on different types of materials have been expanded, providing more detailed recommendations in terms of specifications and technology. However, this guide may not cover all situations and conditions, and there will undoubtedly be many local practical experiences that can be used to supplement and improve this guide. To be honest, the practical knowledge of local engineers and the judgment of experienced engineers are always worth valuing and should be considered an important part of the design methodology.