5th International Conference on Managing Pavements

1. 5th International Conference on Managing Pavements Seattle, Washington, USA 2001

2. The Conferences • North American Pavement Management Conference - Toronto • 2nd North American Conference on Managing Pavements - Toronto • 3rd International Conference on Managing Pavements - San Antonio • 4th International Conference on Managing Pavements - Durban • 5th International Conference on Managing Pavements - Seattle

3. Executive Session Stuart and Ron Hudson

4. Asset Management is the Strategic Level of PMS • Pavement Management is a Key Element in Asset Management Since 50-60% of Assets are Pavements. • We in Pavements Become Preoccupied With Fine Details • WE MUST THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Executive Session

5. PMS is Widely Used in Warranty Contracts • Performance Based Maintenance Contracts • Toll Roads in Europe • Where Profit Motive is Present, PMS is Heavily Used • Benefits Using PMS Have Been Proven in $ Terms in Arizona and Elsewhere Executive Session

6. State DOTs are Using PMS, But We Need to Continue to Educate Administrators • Good PMS Data Can Be Used for Research and Engineering Analysis Executive Session

7. DOT Uses Of PMS 1990 vs 2000 100 80 60 1990 % of Agencies 2000 40 20 0 Research Strategic Network Project Analysis

8. DOT Uses Of PMS 2000 vs 2010 (desired) 100 80 60 % of Agencies 2000 40 2010 20 0 Research Strategic Network Project Analysis Executive Session

9. SUMMARY • PMS Is Valuable and Widely Used, but We Still Have a SELLING Job to Do. • A MAJOR Investment in Research Is Needed. Executive Session

10. Theme 1-Integrating A PMS with Transportation Asset and Infrastructure Management Dr. Sue McNeil/Dr. Assam Sharaf

11. Seven Sessions Technology Tools Local Applications Systems Integration Privatization Two Workshops Asset Valuation What Do We Know About Asset Management and What Do We Need to Know? What We Did Theme 1

12. What We Saw and Heard • The FHWA / AASHTO Definition Over and Over and Over Again • Some Other Definitions • Lots of Flow Charts, Process Diagrams, System Diagrams, and Org Charts Theme 1

13. Issues • Data Ownership • Location Referencing • Data Integration (Physical and Virtual) • Issues Related to Privatization • Still a Diversity of Opinions and Definitions of What Asset Management Is and Can Do Theme 1

14. Ideas • Asset Management Is a Communication Tool • Strategic Side of Management • GASB 34 Is Raising Awareness but It May Putting the Emphasis in the Wrong Place • Pavement Management Is a Good Foundation for Asset Management Theme 1

15. Asset Valuation Workshop • Presentations • GASB 34 • Asset Valuation Methods and Issues • Exercise – Value a “Mythical” 8km Section of Road Including a Bridge, Signs, Guardrail, Mature Trees, Quarry Stockpiles, Quarry, Buildings and Contaminated Soils Theme 1

16. Asset Valuation Workshop What Happened • Generated a Lot of Discussion, • Realized It Is Possible but Requires Many Assumptions • Methods – Historical Value, Market Value, Written Down Replacement • Values Ranged From $8,000 to $2.6 Million (No One Used Replacement Cost!!!) Theme 1

17. Goals and Objectives Motherhood and Apple Pie Vs. Measurable Data Collection and Usage “Data Bucket” Planning and Programming Document Process Management Impacts of Administrative Change Implementation Accountability/ Ownership What Do We Need to Know How Are We Going to Get the Information How Are We Going to Disseminate the Information Workshop: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know? Theme 1

18. “Closing the Gap Between Vision and Reality” • Still Creating Our Vision for Asset Management • Some Small Agencies and Some International Agencies Are Actually Doing • Most of the Rest of Us Are Just Talking • It Is Time to Commit to a Vision and Deal With Reality Theme 1

19. Theme 2 - Ensuring A PMS Continues to Meet Agency Needs Chuck Larson/Dr. Chia-pei J. Chou

20. 18 Paper Presentations: • Local Agency PMS, Improved Process, Development Issues, Documented Benefits, and Implementation Issues • Panel Discussion: Airport PMS • Workshops on • How to Be a Pavement Management Champion, • Powerful Presentation Theme 2

21. How to Be a Pavement Management Champion • Getting to Know Your Target Audience • Five Scenarios Related to PMS Application • Removing Obstacles to a Successful PMS • Maintaining Support for a Successful PMS • Skills of a Champion Self-assessment Theme 2

22. Powerful PresentationsGet People toDOWhat You Want Them to Do Theme 2

23. Important Notes to Give a Powerful Presentation • Use Right Sensory Modes to Match the Audience or the Person You Are Talking to • 11 Things Not to Say in a Presentation, Such As • You Wouldn't Understand • I’m Not Going to Say This Again • …. Theme 2

24. Important Notes to Give a Powerful Presentation (Cont.) • Control the Voice Tone, Pace, Pitch, and Modulation. • Use the Body Language to Help the Speech or Emphasize the Points. • To Perform Rather Than Report. Theme 2

25. Most Important Tips to Give a Powerful Presentation • Be Prepared • Know Your Audience • Respond to Their Needs Theme 2

26. Theme 3 - Collecting and Analyzing PMS Data Tom Scullion/Dr. Kieran Feighan

27. Key Issues • Move to Automated Systems • Continuing Need for QC/QA • Appropriate Level of Detail • Challenges Theme 3

28. Automated Distress Systems + Faster + More Repeatable + Continuity Over Time + Safety - Level of Detail - Range of Distresses Theme 3

29. Automated Profile • Laser-Based Profile Measuring Devices • If Profile Accurate, IRI Good • IRI Good Does Not Mean Profile Accurate • Extend Use of Profile Information • Aircraft Applications • Truck Axle Spacings Theme 3

30. QA/QC – Problems?? YES!!! Theme 3

31. QA/QC – Profile/Ride • Calibration – Manufacturer • Certification • Independent Checking (State Agency, 3rd Party) • “Artificial” Test Sections • Measured Test Sections (Dipstick, Rod and Level) • Mechanical Devices (Future) • Data Collection • Frequent (preferably daily) Theme 3

32. QA-QC - Visual Data • Calibration/Certification: 3 Day Annual Course • Method • Data Collection • Review Results • Data Collection ~ Validation by Cross Checking, Auditing, Blind Sections Theme 3

33. Appropriate Level of Detail • Asset Management • Pavement Management • Contract Maintenance Level of Detail Required Theme 3

34. Challenges • Transportable Calibration Equipment for Profile Equipment • Wider Use of Profile Data (more than one IRI) • Certification Procedure for Automated Visual Distress Equipment • Precision of Equipment vs. Modeling Needs • Link Between Legacy (manual) Systems and Newer (automated) Systems Theme 3

35. Theme 4 - Applying PMS Information to Construction & Maintenance Programs Wouter Gulden/Dr. Francescia la Torre

36. Life Cycle Cost Analysis & User Costs • LCCA Becoming Common in Decision Process • Need Better Long-term LCCA • User Costs Used in LCCA Usually Relate Only to Traffic Delay Costs • Move to Vehicle Operating Costs Theme 4

37. Warranties & Performance Related Specifications - Issues • Lowest First Cost Bid Procurement • Prescriptive Specifications • Difficulties Administering & Enforcing Warranty Specifications • Negative Risk Vs Reward Environment • Long-term Surety Bonds Theme 4

38. Future PMS Needs to Support use of Data for Engineering • Performance Model Calibration • Maintenance & Rehabilitation Data • Performance Data for Calibration • Coordination With Other Work • Impact of Adjacent Structures (Signs, Culverts, Safety, Etc.) • Interaction With Maintenance Theme 4

39. Theme 5 - Adopting and Using Innovative Approaches Linda Pierce/Elzbieta Sadzik

40. Web Based • Efficient Method of Communication • Politicians • Within Agency • Road Users • Currently Utilized by Several Road Agencies Theme 5

41. Web Based (Cont.) • Advantages • Greater Availability of Information • Ease of Use / User Friendliness • Marketing • Keeping up With Technology Drive • Better Utilization of Personnel • Feedback From Road Users (Future Direction) Theme 5

42. Web Based (Cont.) • Disadvantages • Misuse/misinterpretation of Information • Security Issues • Legal Implications Theme 5

43. Performance Models • Importance of • Accuracy of Input Data • Correctness of Process/analysis • Calibration • Validation Theme 5

44. PMS Development • On-going Support Is Vital to Success • Methods for Obtaining • Web Based • Telephone Hotline • Computer Bulletin Board (Chat Room) • Building a PMS Champion Within the Agency • Agency Support • Regional • Local Theme 5

45. Tools and Technology • Successful Use of Infrared Imaging for Hotmix Construction • Location of Isolated “Cool” Asphalt Mixture • Aggregate Segregation • Temperature Differential Due to Transport • Methodology for Minimizing Effect Theme 5

46. Tools and Technology (Cont.) • Ground Penetrating Radar • Equipment Relative Unchanged Over Years • Better Understanding of Appropriate Uses • Rolling Wheel Deflectometer • On Going Equipment Development • Verification of Results • Accuracy of Measurement Theme 5

47. 5th International Conference on Managing Pavements Post Conference Charge Tom Kazmierowski Chair A2B01

48. 5th International Conference on Managing Pavements “Closing the Gap between Vision and Reality” • What have we learned? • How will we use this knowledge? • How do we move forward?

49. Areas of Concentration • Integrating PMS with Transportation Asset and Infrastructure Management • Ensuring PMS Continues to Meet Agencies’ Needs • Collecting and Analyzing PMS Data • Applying PMS Information to Construction and Maintenance Programs • Adopting and Using Innovative Approaches

50. Recurring Themes • Communication • Education • Integration • Privatization