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Developing an Optimization Model to Manage Unpaved Roads
Joint Authors
Saha, Promothes
Ksaibati, Khaled
Source
Journal of Advanced Transportation
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While approximately two-thirds of the total centerline miles are unpaved in the state of Wyoming, there is no optimization program for managing these roads.
Unlike paved roads, unpaved roads deteriorate from excellent to failed conditions in sometimes less than a year.
This deterioration rate necessitates developing a novel methodology for managing them efficiently.
When funding is limited, it is important to identify the best mix of road preservation projects that provides the most benefits to society in terms of overall life cycle cost of the road network.
This research intends to develop a management system using optimization techniques for managing unpaved roads within limited budget.
The common factors that play the most important role for identifying projects are road condition parameters, unpaved road deterioration model, treatment types, cost-factors associated with selecting treatment types, traffic counts, budget, and treatment cost.
Road condition parameters include cross section, roadside drainage, rutting, potholes, loose aggregate, dust, corrugation, and ride quality.
This methodology will facilitate a statewide implementation of unpaved road management system for counties in Wyoming.
The methodology can be easily adopted by other states interested in the management of gravel roads.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saha, Promothes& Ksaibati, Khaled. 2017. Developing an Optimization Model to Manage Unpaved Roads. Journal of Advanced Transportation،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171112
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saha, Promothes& Ksaibati, Khaled. Developing an Optimization Model to Manage Unpaved Roads. Journal of Advanced Transportation No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171112
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saha, Promothes& Ksaibati, Khaled. Developing an Optimization Model to Manage Unpaved Roads. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171112
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1171112