PAVEMENTS FOR BICYCLE TRACKS. DESIGN MODEL

CYKELSTIERS OPBYGNING - DIMENSIONERINGSPRINCIPPER

New principles are proposed for the design of pavements for bicycle tracks with the intention of systematically taking advantage of local experience and knowledge in order to obtain an optimal construction. They are based on the statements: (1) -that such pavements will not normally deteriorate due to bicycle traffic; (2) -that frost action in the subsoil may damage the pavement; and (3) -that "illegal" use of heavy vehicles etc and incorrect maintenance techniques may damage the pavement. Three levels of risk for deterioration of the pavement due to frost action are defined as non, medium, and high risk corresponding to a total thickness of the super-structure of approximately 200, 300, and 450 mm respectively. Three levels of risk for deterioration due to unwanted wheel loads are defined, depending on frequency and type of such wheel loads. Some guidelines are given in order to assess the risk-level, for example, by considering the distance to road traffic and the type of equipment expected to be used for snow removal. Four types of pavements are considered (gravel, asphalt, cement, and concrete blocks (interlocking). The choice between these types mainly depends on economic considerations combined with local preferences. Finally a design chart is presented showing 33 possible "standard" solutions, which together with a step by step guide, makes the system useful to non professionals as well as professionals. (TRRL)

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• Corporate Authors:

  Statens Vejlaboratorium

  Elisagaardsvej 5, Postbox 235
  Roskilde,   Denmark 
• Authors:
  • Christiansen, G
  • Koenigsfeldt, S
  • Pedersen, C D
  • KALSMOSE, K
• Publication Date: 1988

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Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 30 p.
• Serial:
  • STATENS VEJLABORATORIUM NOTAT
  • Issue Number: 208
  • Publisher: DANISH ROAD INSTITUTE
  • ISSN: 0109-5315

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bikeways; Building materials; Deterioration; Frost; Hazards; Loads; Maintenance; Pavement design; Sensitivity; Specifications; Thickness
• Geographic Terms: Denmark
• ITRD Terms: 2722: Cycle track; 8028: Denmark; 5255: Deterioration; 2585: Frost; 5567: Load; 3847: Maintenance; 4555: Material (constr); 3055: Pavement design; 9150: Risk; 5928: Sensitivity; 177: Specifications; 5933: Thickness
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00492913
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1990 12:00AM