Flexible pavement is a type of road structure designed to distribute vehicular loads across multiple layers, primarily relying on the strength of the subgrade and the flexibility of the asphalt surface layer to accommodate traffic and environmental stresses. It is favored for its ability to adapt to minor settlements and its ease of maintenance compared to rigid pavements.

Flexible Pavement

Flexible pavement

road structure

vehicular loads

multiple layers

strength of the subgrade

flexibility of the asphalt surface layer

Traffic stresses

environmental stresses

minor settlements

Ease of maintenance refers to the efforts required to keep a system operational and efficient, reducing downtime and costs associated with repairs and updates. Achieving this involves designing systems with simplicity, accessibility, and upgradability in mind, enabling easy diagnostics and interventions by non-specialist personnel.

ease of maintenance

rigid pavements

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