The conventional approach to pavement design frequently comprises increasing thickness to guarantee safety against fatigue and rutting issues. The primary causes of these failures are vertical compressive strain and horizontal tensile strain. In this study, the effectiveness of using geotextile material in the construction of flexible pavement is evaluated using the IIT Pave software. It was discovered that the pavement thickness could be reduced while still retaining a degree of strength comparable to conventional pavements by including geotextile into the construction. As a result of the reduced thickness, the construction process may be much less expensive.

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