Road Pavement Design in Frost Prone Areas

High altitude areas which are subjected to heavy snowfall and frost action necessitate special consideration for design and construction of pavements. U.K.Guruvittal, Chief Scientist & Dr G Bharath, Scientist, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi
The Himalayas situated along India’s northern border rise to considerable heights. While the lower reaches of these mountains experience intense rains, in the higher altitudes heavy snowfall is common. Areas experiencing snowfall can be grouped into two categories: