Systematic Evaluation and Analysis of Bituminous Road Pavement Failure

Abstract

Presence of good quality roads and better connectivity to all habitants is counted one of the tool to see the development and development index of any country. In the past 30-40 years, roads were constructed rapidly; hence road length has increased to a greater extent in India. This paper will provide a systematic way of investigation and collection of field data about different types of bituminous pavement failure and their nature. This sample research, quantitative data is collected for the10 km road stretch of Mumbai-Goa NH-66. This study site is a typical representation of the condition of bituminous pavements in India and most of the parts of the world. However, their nature and magnitude change depends upon their meteorological, geographical parameters, type of road, traffic load etc. The research methodology is framed in four phases. Data is collected by trained engineers and staff working at the field level responsible for the construction and maintenance of bituminous road under the guidance of an experienced highway engineer. Detailed analysis of bituminous pavement distress is carried out systematically. It is also interpreted and represented by the statistical tools to understand it more broadly. The seriousness about type of distress and its effect on the overall failure of asphalt pavement is worked out. Results/findings worked out under this research paper is effective and concentrated the eyes of the researcher towards the root causes of asphalt pavement failure. This will definitely help the present and new researchers to further study and work on these root causes to find out the best possible solutions.