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Cho, Y, Kabassi, K, Pyeon, J, Choi, K, Wang, C and Norton, T (2013) Effectiveness Study of Methods for Removing Temporary Pavement Markings in Roadway Construction Zones. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 257–66.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Workspace; Pavement markings; Construction work zone; Temporary pavement markings; Marking removal; Image processing;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000608
  • Abstract:
    Pavement markings provide guidance to road travelers and, when not properly removed during construction projects, can lead to fatal accidents. Current state guidelines, however, do not specify a level of acceptable damage and there is no reliable inspection tool available other than on-site individual visual inspections. To address these shortcomings, the main objective of this study was to identify effective temporary marking removal methods on pavements in roadway construction zones. Unlike previous studies, this research tested an extensive number of removal methods on both concrete and asphalt pavements, especially including dry-ice blasting and environmentally friendly non-MeCl chemical stripping. The methods were selected based on a nationwide survey and literature review. In addition, an innovative removal inspection method was developed using image-processing technology to accurately measure the visual damage to the pavement. Among the tested removal methods, the new non-MeCl chemical stripping method was most satisfactory in terms of performance quality. This study of pavement marking removal and inspection can help state transportation agencies significantly improve the current temporary marking removal practices and inspection protocols.

Comu, S, Iorio, J, Taylor, J E and Dossick, C S (2013) Quantifying the Impact of Facilitation on Transactive Memory System Formation in Global Virtual Project Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 294–303.

Doan, P and Menyah, K (2013) Impact of Irreversibility and Uncertainty on the Timing of Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 331–8.

Doloi, H (2013) Cost Overruns and Failure in Project Management: Understanding the Roles of Key Stakeholders in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 267–79.

Kim, B, Lee, H, Park, H and Kim, H (2013) Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Land-Use Changes due to Road Construction in the Republic of Korea. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 339–46.

Li, F, Phoon, K K, Du, X and Zhang, M (2013) Improved AHP Method and Its Application in Risk Identification. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 312–20.

Lin, Y and Ho, S P (2013) Impacts of Governance Structure Strategies on the Performance of Construction Joint Ventures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 304–11.

Love, P E D, Wang, X, Sing, C and Tiong, R L K (2013) Determining the Probability of Project Cost Overruns. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 321–30.

Lu, W, Liu, A M M, Rowlinson, S and Poon, S W (2013) Sharpening Competitive Edge through Procurement Innovation: Perspectives from Chinese International Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 347–51.

Zhang, P and Ng, F F (2013) Explaining Knowledge-Sharing Intention in Construction Teams in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(03), 280–93.