Road Maintenance

Question 1

The prevention of infrastructure facilities to prolong the life span pf the structure. it is the required work to keep the structure in the original condition.

Answer 1

Maintenance

Question 2

Purpose of Maintenance

Answer 2

• to retain highway safety and standards
• to preserve structural integrity and design life
• Minimize vehicle operating cost

Question 3

2 types of road works classification

Answer 3

1. Asset Preservation
2. Network Development

Question 4

Difference between Asset Preservation and Network Development?

Answer 4

Asset Preservation is all about maintenance while Network Development is more about improvement

Question 5

3 Types of Asset Preservation.

Answer 5

1. Routine Maintenance
2. Periodic Maintenance
3. Preventive Maintenance

Question 6

this refers to maintenance activity regularly performed throughout the year and includes carriageway maintenance and roadside

Answer 6

Routine Maintenance

Question 7

Refers to works more extensive than routine maintenance and helps prevent: (a) undue roadway deterioration (b) increased routine maintenance (c) vehicular accidents.

Answer 7

Periodic Maintenance

Question 8

it is the work which is done to prevent deterioration of a pavement to restore a pavement to its as constructed condition, thus reducing the need for more substantial work (construction and improvement)/

Answer 8

Preventive Maintenance