1. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20031 Track Construction & Reconstruction: Asphalt Overlay Issues vs. Removal & Replacement

2. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20032 Session Overview Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives Site Assessment & Design Considerations Structural Overlay / Reconstruction

3. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20033 Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives What is the most critical aspect in this step???? SHUT-UP & LISTEN!!!

4. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20034 Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives Track rehabilitation represents a significant investment to the Owner Are their goals short term or long term What is their budget –  How was it established  Budget = Goals?

5. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20035 Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives You now know their budget & goals – address the following to establish the relationship Likes/Dislikes of Existing Facility Performance Appearance / Prestige Serviceability Decision Makers – Business Manger or Athletic Director

6. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20036 Site Assessment / Design Considerations Historical How was it constructed When was it constructed How has it been maintained Modifications

7. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20037 Site Assessment / Design Considerations Geotechnical Define various components Define soil conditions and suitability Existing Conditions Track Layout / configuration of events Control Points-related to elevation

8. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20038 Site Assessment / Design Considerations Existing Conditions (cont.) Control Points-related to structures Failure Mode Cracking Distortion

9. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 20039 Site Assessment / Design Considerations Failure Mode (cont.) Drainage  Delamination caused by moisture  Define drainage characteristics  Subsurface drainage requirements Climatic Considerations  Temperature variations  Freeze – thaw cycles  Rainfall events

10. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 200310 Structural Overlay or Reconstruction Overlays are an option if-- Existing layout is satisfactory Track and field guidelines are met Removal of existing synthetic surface Increased elevation is acceptable Existing structure will survive construction process

11. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 200311 Structural Overlay or Reconstruction Reconstruction is required if--- Significant modifications to layout is required Existing structure will not survive construction process Owner’s Goals Review of life cycle cost benefits  How well has this pavement structure performed  Costs associated with rehab options vs. expected life  Has life cycle cost objectives been met

12. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 200312 Structural Overlay or Reconstruction Constructability Issues

13. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 200313 Conclusion Put your knowledge to work for you!! Stress experience! Talk about successes! Talk about problem projects and how issues were resolved! Stress your USTC&TBA Involvement! BE PROFESSIONAL!!!

14. USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 200314 Copyright United States Tennis Court and Track Builders Association 2004. All rights reserved.