The document discusses the structure and purpose of road pavements. It describes the four layers that make up road structures: the sub-base, base, binder course, and surface course. The sub-base assists with load spreading and drainage, the base is the main load spreading layer, the binder supports the surface course and protects the road, and the surface course provides traction and withstands traffic loads. The document then lists and describes common pavement distresses such as cracking, rutting, corrugation, shoving, and stripping.