IIT Hyderabad’s novel technique may help build enduring roads in India

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad have developed a novel modelling technique which they say could help in the construction of long-lasting roads in the country.

The technique called Reliability-Based Design Optimization (RBDO) can predict the performance of road surfaces or pavements and compare these predictions with conventional road designs, researchers said.

“RBDO is a modelling technique that combines optimisation approaches with reliability assessment of structures,” said Professor Sireesh Saride, from Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad.