THE STRATEGIC SELECTION OF MATERIALS.

The article highlights the significance of the resilience of transportation infrastructure as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increases due to climate change. Cited are the resilient features of asphalt pavements to withstand and recover from extreme weather events, the importance of material selection as a component in the design of resilient asphalt pavements, and durable design that can provide pavements with the absorptive capacity to handle changing conditions.