WEIGHT FACTOR DETERMINATION AND FUND ALLOCATION OF PAVEMENTS BY COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

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Patil, C. R. (2018). WEIGHT FACTOR DETERMINATION AND FUND ALLOCATION OF PAVEMENTS BY COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS. Unc Charlotte Electronic Theses And Dissertations.
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficient and ideal weight factors by performing the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) using the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Pavement Management System (PMS) and using the ideal weight factors. Constraints such as treatment cost, NCDOT Rating Number and Budget Group is considered while performing the CBA in the PMS. There are thirty-three sets of weight factors and each one is analyzed by performing CBA for 5 years, for 14 Divisions and four systems, i.e., Interstates, U.S, NC & Secondary Routes (SR). The ideal weight factors are the ones that yield the least total treatment cost. Then using the ideal set of weight factors, the CBA is performed for all the 14 Divisions individually once again, and the project cost for the four system is calculated. The percentage of funds to be allocated for each Division according to the fund types and regional classification is calculated. This framework will help in allocating the maintenance funds according to the systems and its Division for a specific year. Such analysis can be used in identifying the most effective and cost-saving treatment for a roadway network and the available funds can be utilized in such a manner that maximum benefit can be achieved.

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Author

Patil, Chaitali Ramakant

Title

WEIGHT FACTOR DETERMINATION AND FUND ALLOCATION OF PAVEMENTS BY COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

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1 online resource (90 pages) : PDF

Date

2018

Degree Granting Institution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficient and ideal weight factors by performing the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) using the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Pavement Management System (PMS) and using the ideal weight factors. Constraints such as treatment cost, NCDOT Rating Number and Budget Group is considered while performing the CBA in the PMS. There are thirty-three sets of weight factors and each one is analyzed by performing CBA for 5 years, for 14 Divisions and four systems, i.e., Interstates, U.S, NC & Secondary Routes (SR). The ideal weight factors are the ones that yield the least total treatment cost. Then using the ideal set of weight factors, the CBA is performed for all the 14 Divisions individually once again, and the project cost for the four system is calculated. The percentage of funds to be allocated for each Division according to the fund types and regional classification is calculated. This framework will help in allocating the maintenance funds according to the systems and its Division for a specific year. Such analysis can be used in identifying the most effective and cost-saving treatment for a roadway network and the available funds can be utilized in such a manner that maximum benefit can be achieved.

Genre

masters theses

Subjects--Topics

Civil engineering
Transportation

Degree

M.S.

Keywords

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Fund Allocation in Pavements
Maintenance Allocation of Pavements
Pavement Management System (pms)
Pavement Treatments
Pavement Weight Factors

Subject Area

Construction & Facilities Mgmt

Advisor(s)

Chen, PhD, Dr. Don

Committee Members

Mayo, PhD, Dr. Glenda
Smithwick, PhD, Dr. Jake
Barclay, PhD, Dr. Nicole

Degree Note

Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2018.

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Patil_uncc_0694N_11957

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