Citation

Mason Jr. JM, Petersen HC. Transp. Res. Rec. 1984; 960: 20-26.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

A survey was conducted of resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation (R-R-R) type programs throughout the United States. R-R-R practices of state highway departments were solicited, with emphasis on seeking cost-effective designs that maintained acceptable levels of safety and serviceability. The reported R-R-R actions by various states are summarized, and the primary rulings on R-R-R design standards are briefly discussed. A philosophy tailored toward maximum mileage standards, accompanied by the application of value engineering, forms the basis of many R-R-R state policies. In every case, safety was found to be of primary concern. Three general philosophies appear applicable based on this R-R-R review: (a) rehabilitation to standards below full AASHTO new construction standards, and correcting major defects but maximizing the number of miles of highway treated; (b) reconstruction to full AASHTO standards only, for greater safety on fewer miles of roads; and (c) full funding for all projects as an ideal. Preliminary safety studies are reviewed, and guidelines are presented for maximum mileage rehabilitation projects drawn from the state surveys.

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1984/960/960-003.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

HIGHWAY SYSTEMS; HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS - Accident Prevention; HIGHWAY ENGINEERING - Standards