Asphalt reinforcement

ASPHALT REINFORCEMENT

improving mechanical features of asphalt pavements

Material of asphalt layers has low tensile strength - it results in formation of cracks in the asphalt layer that can lead to reduction of usability and service life of the asphalt topping.
Geocomposites are most frequently used as reinforcing geosynthetics material for asphalt layers. They increase tensile strength of the asphalt layer, accept a considerable part of horizontal tensile stress in the asphalt layer and ensure its uniform distribution in larger areas in case of a careful design.
Geocomposites also prevent in formation and spreading of reflex cracks by absorption of shear forces.
A properly designed geocomposite reduces permanent deformations and beating ruts.
Geocomposites can be used for reinforcement of both new asphalt roads and roads already damaged by cracks. Road service life is extended considerably by reduction of creating and spreading reflex cracks.