FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL EVALUATION OF A ROAD PAVEMENT

Pavement evaluation is carried out to determine the existing condition of pavements in terms of its surface and structural adequacy. In the present research work the pavement is evaluated using destructive and nondestructive methods. An attempt is made to evaluate the condition of a selected section of a pavement from Budalur to Pudupatti on State Highway 99. Based on the analysis of distress data, the pavement is rated by making use of IRC: 82 - 2015. Structural evaluation of pavement is carried out with Benkelman Beam to determine the capacity of the pavement to withstand future traffic loading. From the analysis of data the overlay thickness required to maintain the pavement in serviceable condition is determined.