In this paper the use of inlays to prevent various types of distress to asphalt-concrete pavements is discussed. First the different types of reinforcement and inlays are defined and their function is discussed. Attention is paid to stiffness, forces involved, bonding and deformations, with respect to asphalt
concrete. Secondly two types of road and road-surface distress are evaluated with respect to their appearance and the way they develop: unevenness and cracks.
Subsequently specific solutions are proposed using inlays to deal with these
types of road distress. Finally a matrix is given which shows the preferred
solutions to various types of road distress using geotextiles.
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