{"id":75406,"date":"2014-04-14T03:03:15","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T03:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/\/?p=75406"},"modified":"2021-03-24T06:36:58","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T06:36:58","slug":"road-construction-maintenance-6-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/road-construction-maintenance-6-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Road Construction and Maintenance in 6 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 6 Steps of \u2018Traditional\u2019 Road Construction and Maintenance\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building a road may not initially seem like a very complex process to the uninitiated.\u00a0 However, there is significantly more work involved than laypeople may be aware of going on behind the scenes.\u00a0 Today, we are going to take a look at the six traditional steps associated with road construction and maintenance<\/strong>, and examine how the Global Road Technology approach can save significant amounts of time and capital throughout the process:<\/p>\n

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  1. Planning<\/strong> \u2013 The first step in any road construction and maintenance project is properly planning and evaluating the needs it is intended to serve.\u00a0 Local traffic patterns both current and future should be studied, and a cost-benefit analysis should be performed by private organizations to ensure they will actually receive good value for their investment in construction.\u00a0 Potential funding, legal, and environmental issues will be brought up at this time as well to address in advance.<\/li>\n
  2. Design<\/strong> \u2013 The next phase in a typical construction and maintenance project is the design.\u00a0 Surveyors will physically visit the site and use laser technology to pinpoint the alignment, shape, and direction of the road.\u00a0 Location, terrain and soil properties, potential water access and drainage issues, and the potential for future expansion in the immediate physical vicinity are all addressed during this portion of the project, as well as potential impact on nearby residents, if any.<\/li>\n
  3. Earthworks<\/strong> \u2013 The earthworks are the first step that most people would recognize as part of a road construction and maintenance project on sight.\u00a0 The intent of this step is to provide a firm, stable foundation that the pavement will then rest on top of.\u00a0 If the earthworks are not executed correctly, the road surface will definitely experience premature failure at some point.\u00a0 Embankments, leveling, fill, compacting, drainage and sewers are all installed and inspected before the project continues \u2013 the final step is typically placing 12 inches of gravel on the bed before a final series of compactions to reach the desired height.\u00a0 Employing GRT soil stabilization and dust control products can dramatically cut costs and time spent on this phase of a project.<\/li>\n
  4. Laying Pavement<\/strong> \u2013 Most modern road construction and maintenance<\/u> projects employ either asphalt or concrete for this purpose, though this is slowly changing as organizations realize the benefits of alternative solutions such as those offered by Global Road Technology.\u00a0 The physical surface of the road is created, smoothed, and trimmed off to the appropriate level, then sealed, connected, and reinforced to prevent cracks in the future.<\/li>\n
  5. QC<\/strong> \u2013 After the surface is successfully constructed, typically another battery of quality control tests will be performed to close out the road construction and maintenance project before it is truly considered finished.\u00a0 Drainage will be checked again, grading levels, landscaping and rehabilitation, and everything else.\u00a0 If all tests get positive results, the road can be opened and is ready to use.<\/li>\n
  6. Maintenance<\/strong> \u2013 Over time, traffic and environmental effects will damage traditional road surfaces, which require rehabilitation.\u00a0 Life expectation of road construction and maintenance<\/em> projects varies from country to country, but a standard expectation of several decades of service can be expected, with major rehabilitation efforts performed every ten years or so.\u00a0 Another benefit offered by Global Road Technology and their road construction methods is that maintenance is exponentially simpler and less costly, with only a few construction workers and a water truck required to keep things up rather than extensive and expensive efforts every few years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Conclusion \u2013 Road Construction and Maintenance\u2026<\/h3>\n

    Traditional road construction projects are rapidly losing ground to alternative infrastructure solutions offered by companies like Global Road Technology.\u00a0 Their innovative series of products and methods saves organizations significant amounts of time and money when it comes to building and maintaining high-quality infrastructure.<\/p>\n

    For more information on scientifically superior and proven road construction and maintenance please call Global Road Technology.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Your feedback is important to us. If you enjoyed reading this Global Road Technology industry update and found it informative, please let us know by leaving a\u00a0REVIEW.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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