Almost 8 years back, it was the morning of October the 8th – 2005, 8:50 AM (PST), when Mother Nature trembled the north of Pakistan. It was an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 affecting the lives of 3.5 million people in terms ...

Road traffic crashes leading to severe and fatal injuries over the years have been increasing rapidly, which is alarming and should be dealt with effective road safety countermeasures to enhance road safety. Road traffic ...

Pedestrians are an integral part of traffic stream. However, in spite of their undeniable presence in the traffic stream, they are most susceptible to road traffic crashes due to least protection. Pedestrian safety is an ...

Soft foundation soils under highway embankments are susceptible to distresses due to varying loads and climatic conditions. Their behavior is unpredictable, they have greater affinity to high compressibility and low ...

As a developing nation, Pakistan faces financial obstacles in road construction, which is essential for economic growth but costly. A sustainable in order to resolve environmental issues involves using recycled materials ...

The use of waste, recycled, and modified materials is a growing trend, particularly in the construction of roadways, as it not only seeks to be sustainable but also increases the lifespan of pavements. This can be done ...

Due to the water loss in a dry environment, desiccation cracking often occurs in fine-grained soils. The process of tensile tension begins when water evaporates from soil in a drying environment. One possible symptom of ...

The topmost layer of grouted macadam comprised of a semi flexible material that has numerous advantages over concrete and conventional bitumen. It is resistant to rutting and has a certain amount of flexibility. It is made ...

Extreme temperatures and loads can seriously harm flexible pavements, so it's important to take practical precautions to increase their lifespan. Bitumen, an important element in flexible pavements, is essential for improving ...