Bitafal said this in the course of UNR graduate of Argentina organized by the AUC in Uruguay.

In the last month, from 26 to 29 June, the Evaluation Course Walkways was performed by professors Marta and Oscar Giovanon Pagola, Institute of Applied Mechanics and Structures (lower) At the University of Rosario.

The course starts demonstrates the commitment that exists in the national road on these issues and attended by representatives from Grinor, CIEMSA, Serviam, CVC and MTOP officials, OPP and IM, in days of intense participation.

Among the topics discussed it is highlighted:

• The objective of auscultation of pavements.
• Analysis of the different parameters of pavement evaluation: longitudinal deformation (IRI), transversal deformation (rutting, sinking), cracking, bumps and surface defects (exudation polishing aggregates).
• Review of the most commonly used for evaluation of these parameters equipment. Exposure of the most modern methods.
• combined deterioration indexes: Index state Serviciability Present Index (PSI), Pavement Condition Index (PCI).
• Importance of tire adhesion road (Macrotexture and coefficient of friction).
• structural monitoring of roads (Benkelman, Lacroix, FWD, LWD).

In conclusion, the importance of assessing roadway stands, both structurally and superficially, to determine the prioritization of improvement projects and efficient maintenance of our roads.