Transportation Engineering2D
Pavement Design - Theory & Concepts - Rigid Pavement
Principles of flexible and rigid pavement design, ESAL calculations, and the AASHTO method.
Open the complete lessonRigid Pavement Thickness Calculator
15 Million
Higher traffic volume requires a thicker slab to prevent fatigue failure.
4.5 MPa
Stronger concrete can withstand higher tensile stresses without cracking.
40 MPa/m
Stiffer subgrade/subbase provides better support, reducing required thickness.
Required Slab Thickness
250 mm
250 mm PCC Slab
Subbase / Subgrade (k = 40 MPa/m)
Load Transfer Coefficient (J): 2.8
* Simplified calculation for educational purposes.