Author: Indian Road Congress
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Indian Road Congress
Year: 2001
Volume: 2001 onc 8
Pages: 67
Keyword: Flexible Pavement
Classification: 352.7
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B918
Contents: Personnel of the Highway Specifications & Standards Committee Abbreviations 1- Introduction 2- Scope 3- Recommended Method of Design 4- Pavement Thickness and Composition 5- Drainage Measures 6- Design in Frost Affected Areas 7- Worked Examples Illustrating the Design Method Annexures
Abstract: The *Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements (Second Edition), 2001* by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) provides a structured approach for designing flexible pavements in India. It emphasizes determining pavement thickness and material composition based on key factors such as traffic volume, axle loads, subgrade strength (CBR), and climatic conditions. The guidelines aim to ensure pavements are durable, economical, and capable of withstanding anticipated stresses over their service life. By standardizing the design process, the IRC ensures consistency, safety, and performance across road infrastructure projects, helping engineers make informed decisions suited to Indian road conditions.