ROAD MAINTENANCE Flashcards
- preservation of infrastructure
- retain highway safety and standard, preserve structural integrity and design life,
minimize vehicle operating cost - provide comfort and convenience
Road Maintenance
Asset Preservation
- Routine Maintenance – Carriageway
Maintenance, Roadside Maintenance - Periodic Maintenance – Preventive
Treatments, Rehabilitation - Emergencies
regularly performed, day-to-day work
Routine Maintenance
works more extensive than routine maintenance and helps prevent (a)undue
roadway deterioration, (b) increased routine maintenance, (c) vehicular accidents
Periodic Maintenance
work which is done to prevent deterioration of a pavement
Preventive Maintenance
List of Defect/ Deficiencies
A. Potholes
B. Alligator Cracks
C. Major Scaling
D. Shoving/Corrugation/Rutting/Depression
E. Pumping & Depressions
F. No/Faded Pavement Markings
G. Low/Inverted Shoulder
H. Lush Vegetation\
I. Clogged Drainage
J. Open Manhole
K. No/Inadequate/Excess Sealant in Joints
L. Cracks
M. Raveling
N. Unmaintained Road Signages
O. Unmaintained Bridge