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Publications Routes/Roads Road pavements

This page lists Routes/Roads articles of PIARC in the field of road pavements. These publications are classified chronologically.

  • Overall overview of the TREMTI 2005 Symposium

    This article presents the conclusion of the Symposium organized 24-26 October 2005, in Paris.

  • Quantitative risk estimation of road slope disaster

    Framework of calculating the risk curve for road slope failures due to rainfall.

  • Review of UK skid resistance policy

    In 2004, the Highways Agency therefore commenced a review to examine all aspects of the skid resistance policy. This paper describes the results of the accident analysis, which has led to a revision of the site categories and ILs and changes to the way that potential maintenance schemes will be evaluated. A database of pavement condition, road geometry, traffic flow and accident data for English trunk roads was constructed for an accident analysis.

  • Impact of Permafrost thaw on airfield and road infrastructures in Nunavik

    Damage to airstrips and access roads has led Ministère des Transports du Québec to take this problem seriously. Research had been undertaken in 2004 to assess current and foreseeable impacts on northern infrastructures, recommend adaptation measures for problem situations, and review airstrip design for future projects.