Network-level pavement management system in Finland—An optimization tool for improved roadkeeping

Pavement management and maintenance financing are essential steps in road maintenance process. For a nation with numerous demands for limited resources, a pavement management system is an important tool to coordinate the allocation of limited funds. Experience gained in Finland during this developme...

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Published in:Computers & industrial engineering 1993-09, Vol.25 (1), p.341-343
Main Authors: Kanto, Antti J., Männistö, Vesa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advantages
Applications
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Decision support systems
Exact sciences and technology
Operations research
Repair & maintenance
Resource allocation
Road construction. Pavements. Maintenance
Roads & highways
Transportation infrastructure
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Summary:Pavement management and maintenance financing are essential steps in road maintenance process. For a nation with numerous demands for limited resources, a pavement management system is an important tool to coordinate the allocation of limited funds. Experience gained in Finland during this development process has shown its important effects on the administration's general knowledge of economical decision-making, budgeting and resource allocation. By using this type of standardized tool, the Finnish National Roads Administration has been able to show the importance of adequate funding on road conditions. This successful history of pavement management implementation has encouraged FinnRA to develop a similar system for bridges. In addition, the national power company has been developing a management system for power transmission lines and electrical stations.
ISSN:0360-8352
1879-0550
DOI:10.1016/0360-8352(93)90291-5