SYNTHESIS ON SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE OF WATER INFILTRATING A PAVEMENT STRUCTURE

This paper summarizes current subsurface pavement drainage used by various state and local agencies. The paper starts with a brief introduction on moisture in a pavement and the damage it can cause. Following the introduction, the relative effectiveness of subsurface drainage is estimated based on environmental conditions, traffic levels, and physical characteristics of the pavement structure. The next three sections of the paper discuss various components used in subsurface drainage, combinations of drainage components to perform specific drainage tasks, and maintenance required to keep drainage components functioning. Next, results from a survey sent to Minnesota city and county agencies are given summarizing current drainage practices used on lower volume roads. Finally, the last part of the paper gives cost and performance data on drainage systems used by various states.

• Corporate Authors:

  Braun Pavement Technologies

  1404 Concordia Avenue
  Maplewood, MN  United States  55104

  Minnesota Local Road Research Board

  1400 Gervais Avenue
  St Paul, MN  United States  55109
• Authors:
  • Van Sambeek, R J
• Publication Date: 1989-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Data collection; Loss and damage; Low volume roads; Measures of effectiveness; Moisture damage; Pavements; Performance; Prevention; Subdrains; Subsurface drainage; Surveys; Water
• Uncontrolled Terms: Effectiveness
• Old TRIS Terms: Subsurface drainage systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Highways; Pavements; Security and Emergencies; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00601314
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MN/RC-89/20, Inv 645
• Contract Numbers: 9LRR645
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1990 12:00AM