How to reduce risk in pavement design

At the core of a successful pavement design is pavement performance. But due to the variability in attributes of pavement performance, including the materials, environment, loading and construction as well as structural design, many risks will occur during the design process.

So, what can we do to mitigate such risk?

As specialist pavement engineers, we know that pavement performance is affected by materials, environment, loading and construction as well as structural design – and it is the variability in these attributes that introduces risk.

We use our own probabilistic analysis approach to develop a holistic solution covering functional (safety and serviceability) design, structural (load-carrying) design and risk assessment.

Our process incorporates:

-          Modelling and certifying non-standard materials to achieve optimal outcomes for each client

-          Deterioration modelling based on over three decades of operations and field verification

-          Predictions that match your work programs

-          Long-term pavement performance monitoring services

Our senior engineers then use their experience to determine the complexity of a pavement investigation and design, and ultimately the level of risk to be expected by the client. Our experienced engineers are proficient not only in the design methodologies, but also pavement materials characterisation, data analysis, performance modelling and working in the confines of road authority specifications. By combining practical experience with technical expertise in design, construction and validation, PMS can provide an all-encompassing, professional quality pavement management service for our clients.

Our Recommendations

Please view the infographic below for our recommendations on how to reduce the level of risk in your pavement design.

This infographic provides our recommendations on how to mitigate risk in pavement design.