PRIMARY CAUSES OF ROAD PAVEMENT FAILURE & POSSIBLE SOLUTION (A CASE STUDY ORIE-MBA TO AKPUGO CAMPUS ENUGU STATE)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This research was performed on the primary causes of road pavement failure &
possible solution a case study of Orie mba -Akpugo campus road in Enugu State of
Nigeria. One of the major problems facing Nigeria is pavement failure. Types of
pavement and causes of pavement failure were studied and possible solution were
provided. Form the investigation causes of pavement failure were identified as
ranging from. Use of substandard materials, inadequate compaction, Poor material
strength due to the presence of refuse particle in the materials used, Poor
maintenance, improper drainage and improper chamber of the road. Some major
defects observed on the roads are cracking, rutting, blast erosion edge deterioration
and drainage blockage. The soil samples were collected from three deferent portion
of the road. Those problems can be solved by not compromising standard of work
during construction, proper maintenance practices from time to time and high quality
control measure during construction and rehabilitation.
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