USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, Track Construction & Reconstruction: Asphalt Overlay Issues vs. Removal & Replacement
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, Session Overview Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives Site Assessment & Design Considerations Structural Overlay / Reconstruction
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, Defining Owner’s Goal & Objectives What is the most critical aspect in this step???? SHUT-UP & LISTEN!!!
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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?
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, Site Assessment / Design Considerations Historical How was it constructed When was it constructed How has it been maintained Modifications
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, Site Assessment / Design Considerations Existing Conditions (cont.) Control Points-related to structures Failure Mode Cracking Distortion
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, Structural Overlay or Reconstruction Constructability Issues
USTC&TBA La Jolla, CA December, 8, 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!!!
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