Standards, specifications guidelines

1. Standards, specifications & guidelines RPF Workshop on Best Practice 20 May 2003

2. Natural order Best practice � guidelines Validated guidelines � sets standards Standards � basis of specifications There�s a natural order in which various components of best practice are connected.There�s a natural order in which various components of best practice are connected.

3. Problem We haven�t got a grip on up-to-date best practice and hence guidelines Our specs have no hope of mobilising cost-effective practice that is so necessary We haven�t got a grip on up-to-date best practice and hence guidelines Our specs have no hope of mobilising cost-effective practice that is so necessary We haven�t got a grip on up-to-date best practice and hence guidelines Our specs have no hope of mobilising cost-effective practice that is so necessary

4. TRH � TMH library Compelling reasons for development and innovation � advances made Progress has escaped capture Escaped emerging practice At the root is the obsolescence of out documentation that guides us to issue specifications that would ensure quality at a affordable price. Significant advances in technology have escaped capture by the TRH/TMH library. To be competitive, to work smart and cost-effectively requires development and innovation in an industry faced with a shrinking roads market. In some cases these advances have moved forward beyond the reach of theses manuals and thus of a large proportion of practice. For example �At the root is the obsolescence of out documentation that guides us to issue specifications that would ensure quality at a affordable price. Significant advances in technology have escaped capture by the TRH/TMH library. To be competitive, to work smart and cost-effectively requires development and innovation in an industry faced with a shrinking roads market. In some cases these advances have moved forward beyond the reach of theses manuals and thus of a large proportion of practice. For example �

5. Current state of �official� guidelines TMH 1 Standard test methods of road construction materials � not up-to-date TRH 5 � Statistical concepts of quality never has incorporated small sample theory properly � it was dated from the start. TRH 4 � Structural design of flexible pavements for interurban and rural roads of 1996 -obsolescent new pavement structures recently and currently being developed. traffic loading parameters as inputs to the analytical methods incorporated in the method. TRH 16 � Traffic loading for pavement and rehabilitation design of 1991 gives a false sense of security in view of the foot prints being reported. TMH 1 Standard test methods of road construction materials of 1998 needs to be under continuous review as new test methods for innovative materials come into operation. A test result is like a delivery note in commercial transactions. It forms the basis of quality management and contract management. TRH 5 � Statistical concepts of quality never has incorporated small sample theory properly � it was dated from the start. TRH 4 � Structural design of flexible pavements for interurban and rural roads of 1996 is fast becoming obsolescent with new pavement structures recently and currently being developed. Another key issue is the traffic loading parameters as inputs to the analytical methods incorporated in the method. TRH 16 � Traffic loading for pavement and rehabilitation design of 1991 must surely give a false sense of security when we hear from Morris de Beer regarding the foot prints that he is discovering. ..And so on... e.g. the TRH system has been completely overtaken by the outputs of the modified binders task group of the RPF, published by the AsAc as TG1. TMH 1 Standard test methods of road construction materials of 1998 needs to be under continuous review as new test methods for innovative materials come into operation. A test result is like a delivery note in commercial transactions. It forms the basis of quality management and contract management. TRH 5 � Statistical concepts of quality never has incorporated small sample theory properly � it was dated from the start. TRH 4 � Structural design of flexible pavements for interurban and rural roads of 1996 is fast becoming obsolescent with new pavement structures recently and currently being developed. Another key issue is the traffic loading parameters as inputs to the analytical methods incorporated in the method. TRH 16 � Traffic loading for pavement and rehabilitation design of 1991 must surely give a false sense of security when we hear from Morris de Beer regarding the foot prints that he is discovering. ..And so on... e.g. the TRH system has been completely overtaken by the outputs of the modified binders task group of the RPF, published by the AsAc as TG1.

6. Age distribution o the TMH group Most are older than 10 years Significant fraction older than 20 yearsAge distribution o the TMH group Most are older than 10 years Significant fraction older than 20 years

7. Position slightly better Large proportion older than 10 years Position slightly better Large proportion older than 10 years

8. Questions How do we encourage and guide new entrants? How often is good practice and cost efficiency compromised? How is innovation encouraged? As a result of this state of affairs, the following questions come to mind: How can we purport to encourage and guide new entrants to the industry with a compendium of incomplete, obsolescent official manuals? How often is good practice abused by injudicious application of these documents by inexperienced professionals? If these documents guide the formulation of technical specifications, how is cost-effectiveness compromised? How is innovative practice covered or encouraged or accommodated? (There are numerous instances where new developments are not covered in these documents, ranging from guidelines for modified binders to the incorporation of new pavement types into structural design catalogues.As a result of this state of affairs, the following questions come to mind: How can we purport to encourage and guide new entrants to the industry with a compendium of incomplete, obsolescent official manuals? How often is good practice abused by injudicious application of these documents by inexperienced professionals? If these documents guide the formulation of technical specifications, how is cost-effectiveness compromised? How is innovative practice covered or encouraged or accommodated? (There are numerous instances where new developments are not covered in these documents, ranging from guidelines for modified binders to the incorporation of new pavement types into structural design catalogues.

9. ResolutionRPF 7 May 2002 That a task group is convened to establish a system or procedure whereby the content of national specifications, manuals and guidelines in use feature best current practice and reflect a balanced view acceptable to both road owners and product and service providers. This is where we are at. As far as is known, there has been no progress on the issue, therefore our meeting here today is of crucial importance. Pleased that there is representation from the national department of transport. I will admit that the formation of a roads infrastructure division gives great hope that we may have a vehicle to take matters further and to pre-empt a serious decay in the quality of service to the community that we as a road sector have as a prime goal.This is where we are at. As far as is known, there has been no progress on the issue, therefore our meeting here today is of crucial importance. Pleased that there is representation from the national department of transport. I will admit that the formation of a roads infrastructure division gives great hope that we may have a vehicle to take matters further and to pre-empt a serious decay in the quality of service to the community that we as a road sector have as a prime goal.

10. Resolution/cont� That a means of synthesising/disseminating this content as widely and cost-effectively as is reasonable also be examined.

11. SA DoT COTO largely dysfunctional for some time now in this respect The industry and practice are increasingly turning to SA DoT to salvage the situation. The SA DoT involvement and support of RPF - explored. With the Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) having been largely dysfunctional for some time now, the industry and practice are increasingly turning to SA DoT to salvage the situation. This issue has been raised at the Roads Pavement Forum and a resolution aimed at redress adopted. The SA DoT involvement and support of this dynamic and influential forum should also be explored.With the Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) having been largely dysfunctional for some time now, the industry and practice are increasingly turning to SA DoT to salvage the situation. This issue has been raised at the Roads Pavement Forum and a resolution aimed at redress adopted. The SA DoT involvement and support of this dynamic and influential forum should also be explored.

12. RISFSA Discussion document issued in November 2002 Comprehensive landmark document Positive suggestions Sabita submission on the topic of HCD Sabita had the opportunity to interact with the department on the draft document �Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa�, issued in November 2002. We regard it as a comprehensive, creative document with numerous positive suggestions. Our submissions on the topic of Human Capital Development are relevant to the topic under discussion. I should like to share some of these with you. I am sure that our colleagues in the SADoT would not mind. Sabita had the opportunity to interact with the department on the draft document �Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa�, issued in November 2002. We regard it as a comprehensive, creative document with numerous positive suggestions. Our submissions on the topic of Human Capital Development are relevant to the topic under discussion. I should like to share some of these with you. I am sure that our colleagues in the SADoT would not mind.

13. Industry submission SANRA�s obligations and key performance areas on infrastructure delivery, maintenance and operation SADoT, focus on policy formulation and finances covering the entire transport spectrum Essential leadership for best practice in road infrastructure provision and management was at risk It was evident, given, that essential leadership related to best practice in road infrastructure provision and management was at risk of being left in abeyance. The impact of this gap, especially regarding the stewardship of national specifications, practical guidelines and codes of practice and best practice in general is already having an incapacitating effect on the industry. Of particular concern is that attraction of new entries into the industry and their smooth progression and vertical growth is severely compromised by this deficiency, as is the capacity of the roads industry to deliver efficiently � now and in the future.It was evident, given, that essential leadership related to best practice in road infrastructure provision and management was at risk of being left in abeyance. The impact of this gap, especially regarding the stewardship of national specifications, practical guidelines and codes of practice and best practice in general is already having an incapacitating effect on the industry. Of particular concern is that attraction of new entries into the industry and their smooth progression and vertical growth is severely compromised by this deficiency, as is the capacity of the roads industry to deliver efficiently � now and in the future.

14. Quo vadis Commitment to serve the country�s needs in social and economic development Supplement institutions of learning with pertinent continuing professional development COTO dysfunctional Shelved its technical committees Industry input to deliberations ad hoc If we are serious about reversing the inexorable erosion of our road infrastructure and developing it to serve the country�s needs effectively, we cannot confine our efforts to the institutions of learning only. A support system for continuing professional development should also be put into place. With the Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) having been largely dysfunctional for some time now, the industry and practice are increasingly turning to SA DoT to salvage the situation. If we are serious about reversing the inexorable erosion of our road infrastructure and developing it to serve the country�s needs effectively, we cannot confine our efforts to the institutions of learning only. A support system for continuing professional development should also be put into place. With the Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) having been largely dysfunctional for some time now, the industry and practice are increasingly turning to SA DoT to salvage the situation.

15. Request Turning to SADoT Custodian of the pool of national intellectual property Ensure that best practice is reflected in official guideline documents Formulate national specifications to advance uniformity Review research and development needs to ensure that above is achieved. The potential role of the SADoT to redress this process of erosion by assuming the role of custodian of a relevant pool of national intellectual property should be earnestly examined. The potential role of the SADoT to redress this process of erosion by assuming the role of custodian of a relevant pool of national intellectual property should be earnestly examined.

16. Request/cont... Redress is urgent Practice and the profession to achieve its solemn goals of economic, social development and the alleviation of poverty. We are in a grave situation and we need to redress the current situation as a matter of urgency. Only by doing so will we be able to reconstruct our ailing networks and provide road for social and economic growth and poverty alleviation all of which are solemn goals of our profession. We are in a grave situation and we need to redress the current situation as a matter of urgency. Only by doing so will we be able to reconstruct our ailing networks and provide road for social and economic growth and poverty alleviation all of which are solemn goals of our profession.