The Applicability of Recent Mechanically Stabilized Granular Layer Concept in ME Pavement Design

Recent concept of the structure and the mechanics of mechanically stabilized granular layers is described from the point of view of pavement design. Described approach is applied in finite elements model of an example of typical pavement structure. Influence of mechanical properties of mechanically stabilized layer on the range of the strain on the base of asphalt layer is analysed. The results are implemented into pavement performance models using various empirical equations. The consequence on serviceability of the pavement structure is shown. Mechanically stabilized granular layer concept is proven as an effective approach to pavement design.