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Amirkhanian, S N, Burati, J L and Mirchandani, H C (1994) Effect of Testing Variability on Contractor Payment for Asphalt Pavements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 579–92.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Asphalt pavements; Material tests; Payment; Simulation models;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:3(579)
- Abstract:
Acceptance of asphalt pavements on a lot basis depends on how well the material conforms to specified quality characteristics. If a lot does not fall within the specified tolerance limits for a given characteristic, the contractor payment for that lot may be adjusted according to a predetermined payment schedule. This study evaluated the effect on contractor payment of the variability of the test method. Payment factors based on selected state highway agency specifications, typical of the most commonly used types of acceptance plans, were estimated using simulation techniques. The results were illustrated by plotting the operating characteristics (OC) in terms of expected payment. The OC plots show that the contractor can receive reduced payment even when there is no material variability and the process mean is on target. This reduction was due to the relatively large magnitude of the testing variability as compared with the tolerance range specified in the simulated acceptance plans. The simulation routine developed to estimate contractor payment can, with suitable modifications, be used for any acceptance plan.
Cohenca‐Zall, D, Laufer, A, Shapira, A and Howell, G A (1994) Process of Planning during Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 561–78.
El‐Itr, Z and Kangari, R (1994) Minority Contractors: Framework for New Policy Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 632–48.
Everett, J G and Farghal, S (1994) Learning Curve Predictors for Construction Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 603–16.
Gavilan, R M and Bernold, L E (1994) Source Evaluation of Solid Waste in Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 536–52.
Gugel, J G and Russell, J S (1994) Model for Constructability Approach Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 509–21.
Jergeas, G F and Hartman, F T (1994) Contractors' Construction‐Claims Avoidance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 553–60.
Laborde, M and Sanvido, V (1994) Introducing New Process Technologies into Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 488–508.
Mahoney, J J and Tatum, C B (1994) Construction Site Applications of CAD. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 617–31.
Reyna, S M, Vanegas, J A and Khan, A H (1994) Construction Technologies for Sewer Rehabilitation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 467–87.
Suhail, S A and Neale, R H (1994) CPM/LOB: New Methodology to Integrate CPM and Line of Balance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 667–84.
Swiggum, K E, Anderson, S D and Russell, J S (1994) Case Study of Burlington Cable‐Stayed Bridge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 649–66.
Tsimberdonis, A I and Murphree, E L (1994) Equipment Management through Operational Failure Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 522–35.
Woolery, J C (1994) Developing Specifications for Cellular‐Telephone Base Stations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 593–602.