Comprehensive Field Evaluation of Asphalt Patching Methods and Development of Simple Decision Trees and a Best Practices Manual
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report that investigates the effectiveness of different pavement patching methods. The research explores the different patching tools, materials, and methods used in Minnesota. The report describes materials and methods that can be applied based on the pothole condition, location, and season; studies the effectiveness of the different pothole patching methods in terms of durability, customer satisfaction, road safety, riding quality, etc.; develops decision trees to help maintenance crews select the most appropriate pothole patching method for their job; and develops a practices manual outlining different steps for performing patching operations.
This Summary Last Modified On: 8/31/2017