INTEGRATION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PAVER SYSTEMS TO AWARD EFFICIENT PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMMS)- CASE STUDY-IRBID CITY-JORDAN

Abstract

The main objective of this research work was to investigate the potential of integration of Geographic Information System (GIS), PAVER System for the purpose of flexible pavement distresses classifications and maintenance priorities. Classification process included distress type, distress severity level and options for repair. A system scheme that integrated the above-mentioned systems was developed. The system utilized the data collected by PAVER system in a GIS environment. GIS ArcGIS software was used for the purpose of data display, query, manipulation and Analyst.
The developed system was of great help in identifying, collecting and displaying pavement condition data. Pavement distresses were assigned based on pavement condition index values computed by: Pavement condition index (PCI). This technique was cost-effective and wise-based decision making for different maintenance activities and programs.
Statistical models were developed to forecast pavement distresses quantities using Average Daily Traffic (ADT), climate conditions, socio-economical characteristics and pavement age. It was found that ADT and Pavement age variables played the most significant factors in the distresses quantification.