Assessment of the Functional Performance of Mohammed Al-Qasim Expressway Pavement Surface

Abdulhaq Hadi Abedal,Tuqa Khalid

doi:10.29196/jubes.v26i6.1059

Abstract

To achieve these requirements need to assess the pavement surface condition (Functional Performance). The pavement surface damage that frequently happens has an effect on the safety and comfort of road users. Pavement condition assessment is the basic step to select a suitable type of maintenance and rehabilitation program. This study aims to estimate the functional condition of the Mohammed Al-Qasim Expressway pavement surface by the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) assessment with data collected throughout 2017. The result showed that the AC pavement surface condition assessment is equal to 70 based on PCI value, and rated as fair, and the transverse tining PCC pavement surface condition is rated as satisfactory and PCI value equals 77.

Highlights

Introduction and Literature ReviewThe transportation systems aim to provide the safe and efficient movement for people and goods [4]
The surface of existing pavement can be assessed by visual condition survey based on a pavement condition index (PCI) criteria with aiding PAVER 5.2 software for both AC and transverse tining PCC pavement surfaces and storing the collected data in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to indentify the condition of every pavement surface with details
Geographic Information System (GIS) as it is shown in figures (16) and (17) where the selected sample units are in blue color with illustration of their lengths, widths, area and Pavement Condition Index (PCI) values of each inspected unit

Summary

Introduction and Literature Review

The transportation systems aim to provide the safe and efficient movement for people and goods [4]. The surface of existing pavement can be assessed by visual condition survey (distress type, density and severity) based on a pavement condition index (PCI) criteria with aiding PAVER 5.2 software for both AC and transverse tining PCC pavement surfaces and storing the collected data in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to indentify the condition of every pavement surface with details. These data can be used later for the pavement maintenance program

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