RoadCalc

Last updated: 2025-09-22

Dates

Ongoing

Client

University of Victoria - Civil Engineering

The RoadCalc project provides civil engineers with a web-based tool to calculate base course thickness for road design. The calculator supports two calculation methods: the Grioud-Han Method and the Modified AASHTO 1993 Method for geosynthetic-stabilized roads, helping engineers determine appropriate construction parameters based on a multitude of factors.

Overview

RoadCalc is built as a static pre-rendered web application using Svelte 5 and TypeScript, with Docker for deployment workflows. Phase 1 uses the Grioud-Han Method for unpaved road calculations, while Phase 2 implements the Modified AASHTO 1993 Method for more comprehensive pavement calculations including geosynthetic reinforcement benefits through Layer Coefficient Ratio (LCR) and Modulus Improvement Factor (MIF).

How we’re helping

Development involves the full ARCsoft team, as Archie, Lee and Paurav all contributed to design and development. Phase 1 was originally developed in ECS and taken over by ARCsoft for maintenance, deployment, and further enhancement. Phase 2 was developed from scratch by ARCsoft, creating intuitive interfaces that simplify complex engineering calculations for civil engineering practitioners and students.