Statistical Analyses of Field Serviceability of Throw-and-Roll Pothole Patches
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 141, Issue 9
Abstract
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of different pothole patching methods and materials, it is necessary to conduct a long-term field survey of patches installed at different environmental and traffic conditions. The research reported in this paper investigated the service life of different throw-and-roll pothole patches through a 14-month field survey. Three statistical methods, including (1) logistic regression, (2) classification tree, and (3) survival analysis, were employed to characterize the influence of different factors on the service life of installed patches, and to identify the performance of different patching materials. The factors investigated in the research reported in this paper included the length, width, and depth of patches; traffic level; speed limit; and freeze times. All the three statistical methods identified similar trends of the significance of factors and performance rankings of materials. Generally, patches installed on road sections with less freeze cycles, lower speed limit, and lower traffic level had significantly longer service life. A cold bag mix had significantly longer service life. In addition, the classification tree method indicated that significant influences of weather conditions and materials on the service life of patches were only observed around 1 year after the installation, indicating the necessity of the long-term survey.
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Acknowledgments
The research reported in this paper was financially supported by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Tennessee DOT (TDOT). The TDOT maintenance engineers are acknowledged for their assistance on field operation. The contents of this paper reflect the views of the writers, who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented, and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the TDOT, nor do the contents constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 141 • Issue 9 • September 2015
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Received: Jun 21, 2014
Accepted: Mar 30, 2015
Published online: May 12, 2015
Published in print: Sep 1, 2015
Discussion open until: Oct 12, 2015
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