Submission for assignment in transportation engineering course

1. Evaluation of Pavement Surface Quality and Formulation of
Pavement Maintenance Management System
MUZAMMIL K
201001309

2. Team Formation and
Selection of Pavement
Section
• Form a team consisting of up to 5
members.Choose a specific pavement
section for continuous monitoring and
evaluation.

3. Recording Pavement
Information
• Identify and record the type of pavement (e.g.,
asphalt, concrete), including its specifications and
construction details.Note the type of highway or road
where the pavement section is located.Record road
geometrics, such as lane width, shoulder width, and
cross slope.Consider the nature of traffic, including
traffic volume, vehicle types, and loadings.Identify
any environmental concerns, such as weather
conditions, temperature variations, or nearby
sources of pollution.Document any community
efforts or involvement related to the maintenance or
improvement of the pavement section.

4. Development of Audit
Sheet for Pavement
Surface Evaluation
• Prepare an audit sheet to assess the
pavement surface quality over a period of
45 days.Include relevant parameters for
evaluation, such as ride quality, roughness,
cracking, rutting, surface texture, and other
distress indicators.Assign numerical ratings
or scores to each parameter based on their
severity or extent.Consider referring to
existing standards, codal provisions, and
published literature to ensure the audit
sheet aligns with recognized guidelines.

5. Validation of the Audit
Sheet
• Validate the audit sheet by comparing its
evaluation criteria and scoring system to
established standards, codal provisions,
and published literature.Ensure that the
assigned scores accurately reflect the
condition and quality of the pavement
surface.Make any necessary adjustments
or revisions to the audit sheet to enhance
its accuracy and effectiveness.

6. Investigation of Distress
Causes and Repair
Solutions
• Analyze the recorded distresses to identify probable
causes based on known factors such as traffic
loading, material properties, construction methods,
and environmental factors.Consult relevant
research, expertise, and published literature to
understand the underlying reasons for each distress
type.Suggest feasible repair solutions or
maintenance strategies for each identified distress
type, considering factors such as cost-effectiveness,
durability, and impact on traffic flow.Prioritize the
suggested solutions based on their urgency and
potential impact on pavement performance and
safety.

7. • By following these steps, the team can
effectively evaluate the pavement surface
quality, establish a quantitative scoring
system, and propose suitable repair
solutions as part of a Pavement
Maintenance Management System.
Continuous monitoring and periodic
evaluations will help maintain and extend
the life of the pavement section while
ensuring safe and efficient transportation
for the community.