The basic requirements of asphalt pavements are as follows

• The pavement should have sufficient pavement thickness and internal strength to carry the maximum traffic load.
• The pavement should prevent the penetration and accumulation of water inside the pavement.
• The pavement should have top surface which should be smooth and should be resistant to wear, distortion, skidding, and deterioration by weather and chemical effects.
• The pavement should support the wheel load on the pavement surface and transfer and spread the load to the sub grade.
• The pavement should be against the wear and tear of external forces along or opposite to pavement.