Description

This report provides a literature review and subsequent list of research needs for investigation into pavement deterioration for Asset Management Modelling purposes. In particular, this report provides a review of the ‘,Roughness’, characteristic of road pavements and explains why this parameter is important in a pavement management context. Current world wide roughness modelling practices are reviewed and evaluated with recommendations given for the use of model types in a pavement management focused research effort, in order to provide realistic benefits to the pavement management industry, including government road agencies.

This report provides a literature review and subsequent list of research needs for investigation into pavement deterioration for Asset Management Modelling purposes. In particular, this report provides a review of the ‘,Roughness’, characteristic of road pavements and explains why this parameter is important in a pavement management context. Current world wide roughness modelling practices are reviewed and evaluated with recommendations given for the use of model types in a pavement management focused research effort, in order to provide realistic benefits to the pavement management industry, including government road agencies.