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Pavement Repairs, Cost, and Management Systems

#4 Rehabilitation Options - Cost Analysis G 25 min
Producer: Montana State University
Life-cycle cost analysis of pavements, comparing options to rehabilitation, is discussed. The use of deflation data on charts to define required overlay thickness is shown. Examples are given of comparing lifecycle costs of various pavement design alternatives.

#6 Potholes: Causes, Cures, and Prevention F 17 min
Producer: U.S. Corps of Engineers
This tape shows how potholes are formed, and also how to cure and prevent them. Repair procedures are defined, including the twelve steps for resolving pothole problems.

#8 Seal Coats G/F 56 min
Producer: Montana State University
This program includes thorough coverage of various types of seal coats including slurry and sand seals. The objectives of seal coats are defined. Asphaltic materials, aggregates, processes and equipment usage are detailed.

#9 Patching and Crack Filling F 52 min
Producer: Montana State University
Types of patching are explained. Examples are shown of various types of pavement deterioration and cracking. Recommendations are given on when to make repairs.

#12 Pavement Management Systems G/F 30 min
Producer: Montana State University
Details of pavement deterioration curves are presented. The benefits of resurfacing or reconstructing prior to extensive deterioration are explained.

#16 Asphalt Emulsion Spray Applications F 23 min
Producer: Asphalt Institute
This program describes and demonstrates 1) what an asphalt emulsion is, 2) pavement surface treatments with asphalt emulsion and aggregates, 3) steps to be followed in emulsion surface treatments, 4) fog sealing and, 5) the universal applicability of emulsion spray applications.

#24 Pavement Maintenance with Asphalt G/F 59 min
Producer: Asphalt Institute
The types and causes of pavement defects are identified. This video presents in clear, step-by-step sequence the various techniques used to repair these defects. It is intended for use by those directly responsible for and involved in maintenance programs.

#28 Pavement Management Systems G 30 min
Producer: FHWA
This tape describes cost-effective design, material-selection, construction, maintenance, programming and budgeting of roadway pavements.

#32 Road Maintenance Cost Analysis: Part I F/P 50 min
Producer: Montana State University
This program explains various depreciation techniques and the importance of proper cost estimation prior to preparing a budget. Estimates for fuel, oil, overhead interest costs, insurance and storage are included.

#33 Road Maintenance Cost Analysis: Part 2 G/F 50 min
Producer: Montana State University
Specific examples are given for labor, equipment, materials and overhead for maintenance and operation costs. Recommendations are given on the correct process for making estimates.

#34 Road Maintenance Cost Analysis: Part 3 F/P 50 min
Producer: Montana State University
This program addresses the problem of costs incurred through deferred maintenance. It discusses present values, future values and investment rate of return, and inflation. It also provides examples of economic analysis.

#35 Road Maintenance Cost Analysis: Part 4 G 50 min
Producer: Montana State University
This tape examines the topic of presenting budget data to county commission and city council. It also discusses principles of zero-base budgeting.

#65 How Pavements Are Affected by Axle Loads F/P 16 min
Producer: Minnesota Local Road Research Board
This program illustrates how pavements are affected by axle loads and weather. Ramifications of weight and arrangement of vehicle axles on roads, streets and highways are presented.

#75 Ralumac Micro-Surfacing G 20 min
Producer: Oklahoma DOT
This tape describes the ingredients, calibration, application, and quality control involved in Ralumac Micro-surfacing. The advantages to this overlay process are discussed and footage from actual highway application is used to explain the process.

#86 Pothole Repair in Asphalt Concrete G 13 min
Producer: FHWY
This video covers procedures for repairs in asphalt concrete pavement. It focuses on the materials and the procedures for making a permanent repair. Following the correct procedures for the repair of potholes will help by saving you money and ensuring that the repairs will last for a long time.

#87 Pothole Repair in Surface Treatment Pavement G 13 min
Producer: FHWY
This video shows you how to repair potholes in surface treatment pavement using granular material. A repair using the correct procedures will keep water from getting in and creating more problems.

#88 Repair of Depressions, Rutting and Corrugations G 14 min
Producer: FHWY
This videotape focuses on levelling and repairing with a motorgrader to repair depressions, rutting and corrugations. Each of these creates problems for vehicles travelling over the area, and should be fixed as soon as possible. This video shows how to repair these problems before they become problems of more dangerous proportions.

#89 Crack Repair in Asphalt Pavement G 12 min
Producer: IRF
This video covers the best approaches to repair linear and area cracks. The eight steps for repairing both types of cracks are covered.

#90 Base and Sub-Base Repair G 16 min
Producer: IRF
This video was designed to help in the process of base and sub-base repair. Topics covered include pre-repair inspection, materials and equipment needed for the repairs, the actual steps of the repair, and post-repair inspection.

#91 Common Maintenance Problems and Causes G 20 min
Producer: IRF
Understanding common maintenance problems helps you understand how to use the proper repair techniques. Seven maintenance areas are covered in this video: asphalt pavement, portland cement concrete and pavement, earth and gravel roads, road shoulders, drainage facilities, bridges, and roadside areas. Water causes most of the major problems which occur in these areas. Causes of problems and ways to treat them are discussed.

#111 Maintenance Management Systems G 35 min
Producer: FHWA
This tape discusses designing and implementing a highway and road maintenance management system for an agency. These six categories are covered: 1) description of maintenance management systems and basic objectives, 2) defining work activities and standards, 3) developing a maintenance work program and performance budget, 4) organizing and allocating resources, 5) authorizing and scheduling work and 6) reporting and evaluating performance.

#121 The Cold Planing Revolution G 6 min
Producer: Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association
This program explains the cold planing process. Cold planing is a cost efficient pavement maintenance procedure that alleviates many common problems.

#124 Wetted Salt G 19 min 26 sec
Producer: Dow Chemical
Liquid Calcium Chloride is applied to icy roads as a safety precaution.

#139 Paving The Way For Tomorrow's Highways G 16 min
Producer: SHRP
This tape explains the SHRP's research on new, more economical asphalt binders and mixtures, how asphalt changes under different conditions, and new methods of monitoring pavement performance over time. Subjects include: pavement deterioration rates and formulas, maintenance workers safety devices, and cathodic protection.

#145 Pavement Structure Repair Techniques - Tape 2 Shoulder Maintenance G 21 min 10 sec
Producer: North Carolina Institute for Trans. Research and Educ.
This tape defines and explains the functions of shoulders. It also illustrates the reshaping of shoulders and high and low shoulder repair.

#146 Road Management Systems G 5 min 41 sec
Producer: USACRREL
This program demonstrates maintenance of roads through a pavement management system by using PAVER and MICRO-PAVER. The video also cites reasons for their use and investment.

#180 Highway Needs G 8 min
Producer:USDOT
This brief program cites statistics on the deteriorating bridges and highways in America.

#181 Pavement Mgt. Systems for Local Administrators G 18 min
Producer: US DOT/FHWA
This program explains the five components of a PMS and the benefits of using such a system.

#197 Small Cold Planer Inlay Patching G 17 min
Producer: Oregon DOT
This program demonstrates wheel path inlay patching, cold planing to remove distressed materials, and placement and compaction of inlay material. The tape uses lecture and demonstration.

#201 Large Cold Planer Inlay Patching G 17 min
Producer: Oregon DOT
This program demonstrates full lane width inlay patching, cold planing to remove distressed material, placement and compaction of inlay materials. The tape utilizes lecture and demonstration.

#203 Pavement Structure Repair Techniques - Tape 3 Asphalt Chip Seals G 21 min 33 sec
Producer: North Carolina Institute for Trans. Research and Educ.
This program explains the seven step method to applying chip seals. The steps include applying asphalt, spreading, rolling and removing excess aggregates.

#211 Chip Seal Surfacing G 14 min
Producer: FHWA/Arkansas Technology Transfer
This videotape is designed to provide city and county maintenance crews, supervisors and administration with general information on chip seal surface treatments.

#216 Pavement Structure Repair Techniques: Pothole Patching G 17 min
Producer: NCITRE
This video demonstrates a routine, six-step procedure for making permanent patches.

#218 Pavement Structure Repair Techniques: Crack Sealing G 15 min 48 sec
Producer: NCITRE
This video demonstrates analyzing and identifying cracks, cleaning, preparing and applying sealants and squeegeeing.

#224 Snow Fighting from A to Z G 73 min
Producer: Salt Institute
This video was developed to help people who work on highways and roads during winter conditions do the most effective and most efficient job possible. The video discusses which types of materials are best for de-icing, how to implement a plan for your city or county, and some effective snow-fighting procedures and tools. Salt plays an important role in snow and ice control, so this video takes you from the mining of salt through procedures for its use during the winter.

#227 Pavement Mgt. Systems for Local Administrators G 17 min
Producer: Arizona State University
Pavement management systems allow you to plan ahead for the continued maintenance of roads, recommend which roads need repairing at what time, and suggest repair methods.

#229 Cold In-Place Recycling G 8 min
Producer: Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association
Cold in-place recycling is a cost-effective way to rehabilitate asphalt. The train and single unit are discussed.

#234 Sidewalk and Curb Repairs G 30 min
Producer: Steel Grip Systems
This video reviews the basic Steel Grip products and systems used in sidewalk and curb repairs, including how to use the Steel Grip adhesive extender.

#236 Truck Impacts on Pavements G 20 min
Producer: US DOT/FHWA
This video acquaints pavement managers with the factors which affect pavement performance, discusses how truck loadings are considered in pavement design, shows some examples of the effects of increased size and weight of trucks, and describes how truck configuration affects pavement.

#243 Hot In-Place Recycling: "New Technology for Old Roads" G 10 min
Producer: Pyrotech Asphalt Equipment Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Hot in-place recycling is an environmentally acceptable and cost-efficient solution to repairing and maintaining roads. This process of recycling existing pavement on-site and in the presence of heat is presented. The performance of this recycled asphalt is also discussed.

#267 Permanent Pothole Patching G 16 min 15 sec
Producer: Utah DOT
Water under the roadway expands and contracts, creating potholes. This program discusses the causes of potholes and the procedures to follow when permanently patching potholes - from loading the truck to the final compaction.

#268 Reparacion Permanente de Baches G 16 min 15 sec
Producer: Utah DOT; Translation by Arizona T2 Center/UTEP/Texas LTAP
This program is a Spanish version of Utah DOT's "Permanent Pothole Patching" video.

#269 Temporary Pothole Patching 7 min 30 sec
Producer: Utah DOT
When there is enough time and money, you can get to the problems and fix them permanently. But when potholes are a hazard, you have to fix them any way you can as soon as possible. This video discusses procedures to follow during temporary pothole patching when safety is the main concern.

#270 Reparacion Provisional de Baches 7 min 30 sec
Producer: Utah DOT; Translation by Arizona T2 Center/UTEP/Texas LTAP
This program is a Spanish version of Utah DOT's "Temporary Pothole Patching" video.

#271 Bomaging a Road: Recycling with Asphalt Emulsions G 28 min 20 sec
Producer: Bomag
This video focuses on the efficiency of cold-in-place recycling with asphalt emulsions. Benefits include a reduction in the new materials required and savings in energy-related costs.

#272 Stabilization - Holding the Roads G 21 min
Producer: Bomag
Soil stabilization is a method of building an all-weather, high durability road surface out of the existing road materials. It is a low cost method of improving secondary roads. This video explores the mechanical stabilization processes in general.

#289 Seal Coating: A Matter of Science and Skill G 16 min 28 sec
Producer: LRRB
This video provides maintenance workers with a lesson on how to perform a high-quality chip seal. It gives a clear message on what to do and what not to do during a seal coating operating.

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