Impact of subgrade soils on pavement roughness

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-695
Author(s):  
Michel Vaillancourt ◽  
Daniel Perraton
Keyword(s):  
Road Construction ◽  
Soil Variability ◽  
International Roughness Index ◽  
Long Wavelength ◽  
The Road ◽  
Subgrade Soils ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Pavement Roughness ◽  
Subgrade Soil ◽  
The Impact

To highlight the impact of subgrade soil variability on the pseudo-profile and roughness at the end of road construction, a research program has been carried out at the Laboratoire sur les chaussées et matériaux bitumineux at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). The analysis is intended to highlight the variability of materials’ characteristics according to the longitudinal and vertical axes of the road. The proposed approach aims to calculate potential settlement variations through a global numerical simulation of a road section, in a bid to identify the expected pseudo-profile and to quantify the roughness quality by calculating the international roughness index (IRI). The proposed methodology was tested at a new road construction project in Québec. Here, the results of the simulations are compared to the details of the actual pseudo-profile obtained at the end of road construction for the project under study. It is shown, through the finite difference modeling of the mechanical behavior of the subgrade soil (FLAC calculation code), that the long wavelength pseudo-profile of the road at the end of construction can be determined, and that it is strongly influenced by subgrade soil variability. This article presents a second analysis carried out by Vaillancourt and Perraton in 2015 as part of a study of the impact of subgrade soils on pavement roughness.

scholarly journals STUDI PERENCANAAN TEBAL PERKERASAN KONSTRUKSI JALAN RAYA (MENGGUNAKAN METODE BINA MARGA) PADA RUAS JALAN UMASUKAER DI KABUPATEN MALAKA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Philipus Resato Nahak ◽  
Yosef Cahyo ◽  
Sigit Winarto
Keyword(s):  
Road Construction ◽  
Traffic Volume ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
The Road ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Road Capacity ◽  
Data Survey ◽  
Pavement Thickness

The increase in traffic volume will cause a decrease in service due to decreased road capacity due to an increase in side constraints and due to the increase in traffic volume itself, which will ultimately cause the level of road saturation to increase. The situation occurred in the Umasukaer road section of the Malacca Regency. Therefore it is necessary to address improvements in the quality of the road in order to meet the feasibility of transportation facilities by taking into account the existing technical requirements. The results of planning found that through the 2015 LHR survey data with a prediction of an increase in traffic density of 6% per year, the LHR was obtained with a planned age of 7 years = 2540.7 vehicles/day/department and a 20-year plan life LHR = 5419.1 ked/day / major. The results of a gradual construction planning pavement study can be concluded that the planning model that has been designed is effective in strengthening road construction in accordance with existing technical requirements and efficient in terms of financing. The final results of gradual construction pavement thickness results are: Ashburton thickness (MS 744) = 8 cm, Ashburton (MS 744) = 13 cm, broken stone (CBR 100) = 20 cm, Sirtu (CBR 50) = 10 cm and CBR subgrade 5%. Pertambahan volume lalu lintas akan menyebabkan penurunan layanan diakibatkan menurunnya kapasitas jalan karena adanya peningkatan hambatan samping maupun karena beratambahnya volume lalu lintas itu sendiri yang pada akhirnya akan meyebabkan tingkat kejenuhan jalan meningkat. Keadaan tersebut terjadi ruas jalan Umasukaer Kabupaten Malaka, oleh karena itu perlu adanya penanganan perbaikan kualitas jalan agar memenuhi segi kelayakan sarana transportasi dengan memperhatikan syarat-syarat teknik yang ada. Hasil perencanaan didapatkan bahwa melalui data survey LHR tahun 2015 dengan prediksi peningkatan kepadatan lalu lintas sebesar 6% pertahun maka didapatkan LHR dengan umur rencana 7 tahun = 2540,7 kend/hr/jurusan dan LHR umur rencana 20 tahun = 5419,1 ked/hr/jurusan. Hasil studi perencanaan perkerasan konstruksi bertahap dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa model perencaaan yang telah dirancang efektif dalam memperkerasa konstruksi jalan sesuai dengan syarat teknis yang ada serta efisien dalam hal pembiayaan. Hasil akhir tebal perkerasan konstruksi bertahap diperoleh hasil: Ketebalan Asbuton (MS 744) = 8 cm, Asbuton (MS 744) = 13 cm, batu pecah (CBR 100) = 20 cm, Sirtu (CBR 50) = 10 cm dan CBR tanah dasar 5%.

Long-Lasting Gravel Roads: Case Study from the United States

2003 ◽  
Vol 1819 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali A. Selim ◽  
Kenneth O. Skorseth ◽  
Ratnasamy Muniandy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
The United States ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
The Road ◽  
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer ◽  
Subgrade Soil ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Aggregate Base

Gravel surfacing is commonly used on low-volume roads in rural areas of the United States to form farm-to-market networks that contain more than a million miles of unpaved roads. Some of these roads carry appreciable amounts of trucks and farm machinery. Some of these roads, if properly designed and constructed, can last a long time. One such road is in Hand County, South Dakota. This road was constructed in 1963 and has never been rehabilitated or reconstructed since its construction, and it has shown excellent performance for more than 37 years. This road normally carries less than 200 vehicles per day, but significant numbers of heavy trucks use the road. This exceptional performance led to an investigation of the reasons why that road lasted as long as it did without major maintenance or rehabilitation. Although this type of road construction is common in other nations, under different names, the practice of constructing this type of road in the United States was done without documented specifications. The main objectives of the study were to determine all factors that contributed to the longevity and the remarkable performance of this road through field and laboratory investigations. Field investigations with a dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) revealed that both the quality and the quantity of aggregate base were more than adequate. Although the subgrade soil was classified as A6 according to AASHTO soil specifications, it provided good support according to DCP data. Tests of the flatness and elongation of the coarse aggregate and the angularity of the fine aggregate also revealed satisfactory results. Gradation tests also revealed compliance with specifications.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Impact of CO, NOx and PM10 on Air Quality during Road Construction and Operation Phases

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10549
Author(s):  
Marinella Giunta
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Dispersion Model ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Air Emissions ◽  
Unpaved Road ◽  
The Road ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Co Concentrations

The road sector is one of the main sources of air emissions in the atmosphere during both construction and operation. The objective of the present paper is a comprehensive evaluation of the impact on air quality during the two main phases of life cycle of roads. In this case study of a motorway project, the emissions of the primary pollutants, CO, NOx, and PM10 are estimated, and the results showed that (i) CO and NOx pollutants released during both phases are comparable, while the emissions of PM10 are more significant in the construction phase; (ii) 85% of PM10 in construction is due to storage, transit on unpaved road, and crushing; (iii) the portals of the tunnel are the sites where there are higher concentrations of pollutants in operation; and (iv) the CO concentrations estimated by the dispersion model are strongly influenced by the topography.

scholarly journals GEOTECHNICAL INFLUENCE OF UNDERLYING SOILS TO PAVEMENT FAILURE IN SOUTHWESTERN PART OF NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ademila Omowumi
Keyword(s):  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
High Water ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Swelling Potential ◽  
Failure Characteristics ◽  
The Road ◽  
Subgrade Soils ◽  
Subgrade Soil ◽  
Low Stiffness

Roads in Nigeria are usually constructed without in-depth knowledge of the subsoil that serves as the foundation for the road elements. Road failures are often associated to poor construction materials or inadequate design without cognisance of the underlying soils. Engineering properties of ten bulk soil samples collected from the subgrade of Arigidi/Oke-Agbe highway were investigated to determine their suitability for highway pavement. Results show that all the subgrade soils below the failed locations have higher plasticity indices, which is an indication of their high swelling potential, and they are classified as A-7-6 clayey soils with high-water adsorption capability (16.1 – 22.4%) compared to subgrade soils from the stable locations. Low compacted density (1325 – 1928 Kg/m3), extremely poor CBR values; 8 – 31% (unsoaked) and 3 – 8% (soaked) which indicate percentage reduction in strength of the soils up to 77% on exposure to excessive moisture and the predominance of fines (> 59%) in the soils are responsible for the degree of instability. Furthermore, soft to low stiffness (49 – 131 kN/m2) and poor permeability of the subgrade materials underlying the pavement result to the failure characteristics witnessed. This study shows that the suitability and behaviour of subgrade soil is dependent on its engineering properties.

scholarly journals ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕОРІЇ МАСОВОГО ОБСЛУГОВУВАННЯ ДЛЯ УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ УПРАВЛІННЯ ДОРОЖНІМ РУХОМ НА МАГІСТРАЛЬНІЙ ВУЛИЧНО-ДОРОЖНІЙ МЕРЕЖІ МІСТ

2020 ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Нагребельна Л. П. ◽  
Поліщук В. П.
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Queuing Theory ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Traffic Jam ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
The Impact

The object of the study is the improvement of traffic management on the main street and road network of the city. Actually, there are many techniques that allow simulating the traffic flows with sufficient accuracy. One of such models is a mathematical model, which allows calculating the main characteristics of a traffic flow on the basis of a few initial data and is considered as a queuing system.Modeling allows pre-determining the impact of traffic management measures on the existing street and road network without creating interference for drivers, making changes to the design of road, increasing the traffic volume, as well as involving the possible overloaded areas.An analysis of the researches of scientists who have considered similar methods in their works had been performed. The fundamental flaw of the mentioned works is that in none of them the study of the model of a real road section was performed for verifying of the model adequacy. Modeling allows understanding more accurately the behavior of an object with less approximations than mathematical models, and provides less researching and forecasting of the system behavior with significant changes in the initial concepts. It is indicated that for the first approximation it is expedient to use mathematical models, and for clarifying the characteristics – to use non- mathematical methods, in particular, simulation.It is proved that simulation is a powerful tool for studying the behavior of real systems. It is mainly used to study situations and systems that can be described as queuing systems.Using the queuing theory, it becomes possible to perform certain calculations and determine indicators of effectiveness of the queuing system.Obtained result of the indicators will help to determine the street and road network areas where a traffic jam may form for any reason, where the road will be overloaded. This makes it possible to develop a high-quality algorithm for quick elimination of traffic jam.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF MAXIMUM VEHICLE LOAD AT THE AGE OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT (CASE STUDY OF THE ROAD SECTION OF HERA DILI TIMOR-LESTE

Neutron ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Junizia Elsa De Almeida ◽  
Koespiadi
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Heavy Vehicles ◽  
The Road ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Load Increase ◽  
The Impact

The road network is a land transportation infrastructure that plays an important role in the transportation sector, especially for the balance of the distribution of goods and services, both from other regions. In this study, an analysis was conducted to find out how the influence of heavy vehicle volume increase on the service life of the road, while the method used was Bina Marga, the study was conducted by taking a case study on the Hera road section until Dili. This research is expected to find out how the service life of the road if the volume of heavy vehicles continues to increase. If the% of heavy vehicles increases, the thickness of the required surface layer will also be even greater. When% of vehicles or carrying heavy traffic loads are increased, the thickness of the existing layer cannot meet, because the calculation results with% of heavy vehicles increase by 10%, surface thickness 17.2 cm / This will cause the service life of the road to decrease because it is confirmed that the road will be damaged before the service period ends due to excessive load increase in heavy vehicles.

scholarly journals ANALISIS DAMPAK LALU LINTAS REVITALISASI PASAR SUMBERGEMPOL KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Ari Styawan ◽  
Yosef Cahyo SP ◽  
Ahmad Ridwan
Keyword(s):  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Traffic Impact ◽  
Traffic Volumes ◽  
Speed Change ◽  
Land Use Development ◽  
The Impact

Traffic Impact Analysis (Andalalin) is an analysis of the influence of land use development on the system movement of surrounding traffic flows. It studies the method described in the 1997 MKJI concludes: 1. The revitalization of Sumbergempol People's Market is expected to attract trips of 88.9 SMP / hour and generate trips of 60.6 SMP / hour. 2. The results of the study area. The condition of the road section prior to revitalization has a V / C ratio of 0.53 with a Service Level in C. b. Predictions in 2019 have a V / C ratio of 0.57. c. Prediction in 2024 has a V / C ratio of 0.61, the performance still in category C. 3 The impact of the service level of the road section based on PM  96th. 2015 is: - The flow is stable, but vehicle movement is controlled by higher traffic volumes with speeds of at least 60 km/hour. - Medium traffic density due to internal obstacles to increased traffic. - Drivers have limitations for speed, change lanes, and overtake. 4. The market developer must provide a motorcycle parking area with a minimum area of 144.3 m2 and 1203.13 m2 for cars.Analisis Dampak Lalu Lintas (Andalalin) adalah analisis pengaruh perkembangan tata guna lahan terhadap sistem pergerakan arus lalu lintas disekitar, Dalam penelitian Andalalin ini metode yang dijelaskan dalam MKJI 1997 yangkesimpulannya: 1. Revitalisasi Pasar Rakyat Sumbergempol diperkirakan akan menarik perjalanan sebesar 88,9 smp/jam dan membangkitkan perjalanan sebesar 60,6 smp/jam. 2. Hasil penelitian adalah: a. Kondisi ruas jalan sebelum dilakukan Revitalisasi mempunyai V/C Ratio 0,53 yang Level Tingkat Pelayanan nya dalam kategori C. b. Prediksi pada tahun 2019 mempunyai V/C Ratio 0,57. c. Prediksi pada tahun 2024 mempunyai V/C Ratio 0,61, kinerja ruas jalan raya mengalami penurunan tapi Level Tingkat pelayanan masih dalam kategori C. 3 Dampak dari tingkat pelayanan ruas jalan berdasarkan PM No. 96 th. 2015 adalah: - Arus stabil, tetapi pergerakan kendaraan di kendalikan oleh volume lalu lintas yang lebih tinggi dengan kecepatan sekurang-kurangnya 60 km/jam. – Kepadatan lalu lintas sedang karena hambatan internal lalu lintas meningkat. – Pengemudi memiliki keterbatasan untuk kecepatan, pindah jalur dan mendahului. 4. Pihak pengembang pasar harus menyediakan tempat parkir motor minimal luasan harus144,3 m2 dan untuk mobil minimal luasan harus 1203,13 m2.

scholarly journals Impact of the Kunming–Bangkok Highway on Land Use Changes along the Route between Laos and Thailand

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 991
Author(s):  
Fangyu Zheng ◽  
Jiuming Huang ◽  
Zhiming Feng ◽  
Chiwei Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
The Road ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

Road construction fragments the landscape, reduces connectivity, and drives land use changes. To our knowledge, little is known about the scope and intensity of the effects of cross-border roads on changes in land use. Here, with the land use data products provided by the US Agency for International Development’s SERVIR Mekong project, using the GIS-based spatial analysis to quantitatively analyze and compare the effects of the cross-border road on land use changes within a 30 km buffer area along the Kunming–Bangkok Highway between Laos and Thailand. The results show the following: The greater the distance was from the highway, the smaller were the overall changes in land use within the buffer zone. A comparison of the situation before and after the road was opened in 2013 revealed significant differences in the most influential land use types of agricultural expansion, i.e., from 47.07% to 52.07% (the buffer zone was 1 km). In particular, 57.32% (1381.93 ha) and 40.08% (966.46 ha) of the land occupied by forests had been converted into land for plantation and agriculture, respectively, from 2013 to 2018. The scope of the impact of the operational route on the dynamics of land use was inconsistent. The largest impact before the road became operational was within 4 km of the buffer zone (0.26 to 0.24). Once the road had been opened, the range of its impact was beyond 10 km (0.63 to 0.57). The work here can provide a scientific basis for regional transportation planning and the sustainable use of land resources.

scholarly journals DESIGN, SIMULATION AND MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF THE DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF A VEHICLE TIRE AND CHASSIS SYSTEM AT A TURN.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Mbelle Samuel Bisong ◽  
Paune Felix ◽  
Lokoue D. Romaric Brandon ◽  
Pierre Kisito Talla
Keyword(s):  
Road Construction ◽  
Maximum Speed ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Road Section ◽  
Lateral Behavior ◽  
Road Characteristics ◽  
Fundamental Theorems ◽  
The Given

Road security has become with time a topic of concern in our society as per the increasing number of accidents and deaths occurring on the highways. Regulatory experts on road users have constantly been working for ways to solve this problem and thence better the lives of the citizens. This paper is aimed at proposing a mathematical model integrating specific parameters, describing the dynamic lateral behavior of a vehicle’s tire and chassis systems and enabling to state a relationship between road characteristics and vehicle dynamics. To achieve this, we made used of the fundamental theorems of dynamics for the modeling of the vehicle’s suspended and non-suspended masses and load transfers, then we associated this with the Pacejka Tire model to obtain a complete vehicle model. After the particularization of a global model, a simulator was realized named “DYNAUTO SIMULATOR” which iterates the given variables to produce a consistent result. After an experimental research made on the Ndokoti – PK 24 road section we could, thanks to our simulator determine the maximum speed to have at every turn of this road section and also understand the effect of the modification of a vehicle’s center of gravity on its stability. This work will be an important tool which can be recommended to the regulatory board as a major asset in the road construction policy and also in the improvement of road safety measures.

scholarly journals The impact of the Tri-City Ring Road on surface water of small endorheic wetlands

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Wojciech Staszek ◽  
Żaneta Polkowska ◽  
Aleksandra Dubiella-Jackowska ◽  
Jacek Barańczuk
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Runoff Water ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Ring Road ◽  
Hydrological Conditions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Surface Water Samples

AbstractThe paper presents the results of the impact of the Tri-City Ring Road on small endorheic catchment basins. Particular attention was paid to pollution discharged from the road to the surface water, as well as changes in hydrological conditions in the vicinity of the road. In the study, surface water samples were analysed in terms of their electrolytic conductivity, pH and content of major minerals. GIS was also used to study transformation of local catchment areas as a result of the road construction, determining their relevance to local conditions of drainage. Moreover, the main directions of transformation of surface waters of the small endorheic wetlands caused by runoff water from the ring road were discovered. Research results have shown a strong influence of the road functioning on surface water properties and changes in hydrological conditions of the studied catchment basins.

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