IITPAVE is typically distributed as a Java executable or an Excel-based tool with macros. Since there is no single official public "storefront" page, it is often accessed via institutional repositories or shared drives:
Enter your number of layers, elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, layer thicknesses, and single wheel load parameters.
Be extremely cautious of websites offering "IITPAVE free download" via third-party file-hosting sites (like Mediafire or Rapidshare). These files are often outdated versions (like IITPAVE 1.0 or 2.0, whereas modern design requires IITPAVE 3.0 or higher compliant with IRC:37-2018) or may contain malware. Always prioritize obtaining the software through official academic or institutional channels.
The IITPAVE software has a wide range of applications in pavement design and analysis, including: