Pothole- and patch repair failure recurrence in Gauteng: The human influence

J. Muller, A. Marnewick

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Abstract

A reduction in the in-service life spans of Gauteng roadways, have been seen due to increases in the formation and recurrence of potholes and patch repair failures. With much attention being focused on the technical causes, human factors adding to this problem have not received the attention it requires resulting in increased cost and risk to road users and asset owners. With roadway maintenance and management as the focus of the research, highlighting these human aspects and their influence on degrading roadway conditions within Gauteng was crucial. A survey performed during the research, showed that human factors pose as large a threat to asset service life and quality during the in-service maintenance period, as the technical aspects. Failure to consider both human aspects, as well as technical aspects during roadway maintenance management can therefore trap a roadway in a continual cycle of decline.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages243-247
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509036653
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Dec 2016
Event2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 4 Dec 20167 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2016-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period4/12/167/12/16

Keywords

  • Maintenance management
  • Pothole and patch repair recurrence
  • Roadway lifespan
  • Training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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