Pavement deterioration investigation : a case study of highway no. 32 in Ayutthaya district, Thailand STA 53+012 to STA-102+000 | |
| Author | Ali, Asghar |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. TE-01-12 |
| Subject(s) | Pavements--Thailand--Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya Concretes--Deterioration--Thailand--Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya Pavements, Reinforced concrete--Thailand--Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. TE-01-12 |
| Abstract | Pavement deterioration investigations and condition surveys are important in providing info1mation to monitor how well a particular pavement section is serving highway users. Rigid pavements deteriorate through time due to many factors. In DOH Thailand, there are no set criteria for maintaining rigid pavements and most of the rigid pavements are in deteriorated condition mainly in the form of excessive cracking. The basic aim of this research study is to gain knowledge about pavement deterioration and learn techniques for managing pavements in order to keep the rigid pavements in working condition. Furthermore, the aim is also to identify relations between the types of cracks developed due to different factors. Highway No.32 was chosen, as a case study highway as it has found to be most severely affected rigid pavement, which has been deteriorated severely during past one decade. This study aims at highlighting the need for developing a proper maintenance system for rigid pavements under DOH. The proposed study has used investigative mode of study for carrying out pavement deterioration investigation of the study highway. The concept of distress phenomena has been employed to identify the factors using symbolic representation of distress. The results of the proposed study have been analyzed In the form of graphs and tables. The factors responsible for rigid pavement deterioration have been presented graphically for different critical sections. Several remedial measures have been suggested and recommendations have been proposed to maintain the existing pavement. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. TE-01-12 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Transportation Engineering (TE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Park, Dongjoo;Prapansak Buranaprapa; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Ministry of Defence, Government of Pakistan; |
| Degree | Special Studies Project Report (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2002 |