The comparison between the method of Bina Marga and the pavement condition index (PCI) in road damage condition evaluation (case study: Prof. Ali Hasyimi Street, Banda Aceh)

Abstract

Monitoring in-service road surface conditions is a part of road pavement maintenance. The most effective maintenance type will save costs and time. Road damage usually occurs on roads that have reached the design age, but some roads have been damaged before reaching the design age. To assess road damage, several methods can be used. The most widely used method in Indonesia is the Bina Marga method and the PCI (Pavement Condition Index) method. This study aims to compare both methods, in terms of accuracy and workability, in monitoring the surface condition of Prof. Ali Hasyimi street, which is located in the city of Banda Aceh. The data required for these two methods is the primary data, which are geometric, visual road damage, and traffic volume. Based on this study’s results, the Bina Marga method is easier and faster to use, while the PCI method is more detailed to utilize. In terms of accuracy, both methods relatively have the same accuracy.