IMPROVED METHODS FOR PATCHING HIGH-VOLUME ROADS. FINAL REPORT

Types of distress found on high-volume roads that require patching are identified and categorized by pavement type. Methods of making rapid repairs to the distressed areas were determined and are described. Pavement types considered for which repair methods are provided include bituminous concrete, portland cement concrete, both slab design and continuously reinforced, and composite. A search of both published and unpublished literature was conducted to determine the processes which are most suitable for the repair of high-volume roads. Procedures, materials, and equipment were evaluated and are discussed together with traffic control, maintenance management, maintenance operations, training, and economics. Visits were made to locations in nine States which included over 30 sites where pavement repairs of various types were being made. Agencies visited included State Highway or State Transportation Departments, cities, and toll authorities. Detailed field reports were prepared and are included. The greatest single improvement in increasing the efficiency of patching operations on high-volume roads should result from the improvement of the management of all aspects of the patching process. Other improvements involving materials and equipment were also determined and are discussed. A series of recommendations regarding improvements in the patching process for high-volume roads were developed and are presented in this report.

• Corporate Authors:

  Byrd, Tallamy, MacDonald & Lewis

  2921 Telestar Court
  Falls Church, VA  United States  22042

  Federal Highway Administration

  Engineering Research and Development Bureau, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Rissel, M C
• Publication Date: 1986-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 180 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economic efficiency; High volume roads; Highway maintenance; Improvements; Maintenance management; Maintenance practices; Patching; Training; Work zone traffic control
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency
• Subject Areas: Economics; Education and Training; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00461851
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/RD-86/076, FCP 33A1-013
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-61-83-C-00120
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 31 1987 12:00AM