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Results of Long-Term Pavement Performance SPS-3 Analysis: Preventive Maintenance of Flexible Pavements

FHWA-HRT-11-049.pdf (115.54 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
TechBrief
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-11-049
Abstract:

This techbrief covers the rehabilitation and pavement preservation that represents the majority of pavement construction activity in the United States. Preventive maintenance includes treatments that are applied to pavements primarily to delay development of and mitigate existing distresses. These treatments focus on improving pavement functional performance and prolonging pavement life, not on improving the structural capacity. Selecting the appropriate maintenance technique and treatment application timing form the basis of a concrete preventive maintenance practice.

Publishing Date:
June 2011
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Infrastructure
AMRP Program(s):
Infrastructure
FHWA Activities:
Long-Term Pavement Performance
Subject Area:
Research
Pavements