We recently wrapped up a highly successful session and panel discussion on 'Design Aspects and Field Perspectives of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pavements in line with IRC SP 59' at the Transportation Research and Innovation Hub (TRI HUB), a Center of Excellence at IIT Hyderabad. The event drew a diverse audience, including key stakeholders in the technology industry, such as manufacturers, designers, construction consortia, NHAI officials, IRC H4 committee members, academia, and field engineers.
The session commenced with the inauguration of the TRI HUB logo, a significant moment facilitated by Shri. RK Pandey and Shri. Ajay K Sabharwall from NHAI. The thematically crafted logo, designed by Ms. Vikissha Mehta, Executive Creative Director of hashtag#creativeland Asia, symbolizes the essence of TRI HUB. Throughout the event, participants delved into the intricacies of design parameters like Layer Coefficient Ratios (LCR), Modulus Improvement Factors (MIF), minimum design thicknesses, and the field performance of geogrids. Discussions also revolved around performance criteria, evaluation of MIF values on-site, and the various laboratory and field test methods for assessing MIF values. Delegates had the opportunity to explore IITH's state-of-the-art laboratory and field test facilities, gaining insights into cutting-edge research and technology. A highlight of the tour was the demonstration of IITH's accelerated repeated load test facility, capable of providing one million load cycles on the pavement layer in a month. The panel discussion led to the conclusion of several points related to the design guidelines as per IRC SP 59. These points were further deliberated in the official H4 committee meeting of IRC later in the day. We thank all participants (online and offline) for their active participation in the discussions and valuable input. We look forward to organizing more thematic sessions to take this technology forward. Here are some glimpses of the engaging meeting and the insightful facility visit.
