Investment Analysis and Communication Issues for Road Assets

The main purpose of this book is to develop good practices for management of infrastructures. The scope of this practice is mainly focused on pavement network but it also includes other road assets like bridges culverts and signs. A preventive maintenance rehabilitation and reconstruction investment analysis is performed for these assets. The analysis and budgeting is performed for 20 years period to maintain and preserve the existing service level for the network. The effect on level of service has been assessed in case the budget is increased or decreased by 10%. The analysis also includes the Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC) analysis. All treatments selected are based on customary practices for the region.