Abstract
This report documents the development of a life-cycle cost procedure and program for project-level pavements. Included in this report are the descriptions of the models that are included in the computer program. A traffic growth model is described along with performance models for asphaltic concrete pavements and Portland cement pavements. The program calculates when rehabilitation is predicted at all future dates during the design life or analysis period. Recommended overlay thicknesses are also given. Because maintenance costs for Kentucky are not available, maintenance is treated as an annual, per square- yard quantity. User costs, in the form of a delay model are also presented. All future costs are calculated in terms of present worth.
A users manual is also included in the report. Appendix D is a listing of the source code for the computer program.
Report Date
6-1995
Report Number
KTC-95-13
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1995.13
Repository Citation
Harison, Jack A. and Allen, David L., "A Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Program for Kentucky Pavements" (1995). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 529.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/529
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The inclusion of manufacturer names and trade names is for identification purposes, and iB not to be considered an endorsement.