Overlay Optimization
A best-fit design to the existing surface can be achieved using dynamic profile smoothing which allows you to control the profile to meet the governing constraints.
📌 Brief Overview: Overlay optimization is a smart engineering approach that balances structural performance, material efficiency, and construction costs. It analyses existing pavement conditions, traffic loads, and geometric constraints to generate the most economical and durable overlay thickness.
Optimization tools allow:
- Dynamic control of profile
- Design speed checking
- Fit design to existing pavement edges
- Level difference shown between existing and design during the fitting process
- Automatic adjustment for cross-slopes
- Integration with pavement thickness design
- Real-time visualization of overlay changes
- Minimization of material usage for cost efficiency
- Enhanced accuracy in overlay placement
- Support for multiple design scenarios and alternatives
✅ Why it matters: Overlay optimization helps reduce material waste, extend pavement life, and improve ride quality. By simulating different design scenarios, engineers can quickly identify the most sustainable and cost-effective solution before construction begins.
