Developing and Implementing an Integrated Pavement Monitoring and Management Approach for the Palestinian Territories

Abaza, Osama A.; Abu-Eisheh, Sameer A. · 2001 · Crossref

DOI: 10.35552/anujr.a.15.1.669

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This paper addresses the critical need for a systematic pavement monitoring and management approach in the Palestinian Territories, where the road network suffers from severe deterioration due to historical constraints and limited maintenance budgets. With a total network of approximately 2,040 km characterized by low density and poor serviceability, the authors argue that a structured evaluation system is essential to assist decision-makers in prioritizing rehabilitation efforts. The study aims to develop an integrated methodology to identify prevailing pavement conditions, assess their severity, and define appropriate corrective measures. The proposed methodology integrates four modules: inventory, condition survey, evaluation, and maintenance identification. The inventory module classifies roads into arterials, collectors, and local roads, dividing them into homogeneous sections for data collection. The condition survey module employs a two-level inspection process: a general Road Condition Survey using a five-point defect index, followed by a Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) for sections rated "fair" or worse. The DVI assesses eleven specific asphalt distress types, including cracking, rutting, and potholes, estimating their extent and severity. These inputs feed into a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) model, calculated as $PCI = 121 - K[(3)X_1 + (2)X_2 + (1)X_3]$, where distress types are weighted by their impact on performance and $K$ is a preference factor based on road classification. This PCI determines maintenance actions, ranging from "do-nothing" to reconstruction. The approach was applied as a pilot study to approximately 50 km of roads across the West Bank (Nablus, Jenin) and Gaza Strip. Results indicated that alligator cracking, longitudinal cracking, and potholes were the most common distresses. Inter-urban arterial roads in Jenin and Gaza yielded average PCI values of 67 and 65, respectively, indicating a need for major maintenance. Urban collector roads showed more severe degradation, with PCI values of 58 and 61 in Jenin and Gaza, and 46 in Nablus, suggesting that Nablus roads required reconstruction. Local and village access roads in Jenin and Nablus had PCI values of 68 and 75, also necessitating major maintenance. Rutting was identified as a significant issue on local roads due to underdesign and heavy axle loads. The study concludes that the developed integrated approach provides a viable framework for evaluating pavement conditions and guiding maintenance strategies in resource-constrained environments. The authors recommend applying this methodology as a foundational step toward establishing a comprehensive pavement management system for the Palestinian Territories, enabling more efficient allocation of limited funds for road network preservation.

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