Abstract
This chapter investigates the impact and adaptation options of climate change on porous asphalt
(PA) roads, specifically for the case of winter weather (freeze–thaw cycles) and road damage in
the Netherlands. Changes in weather patterns pose a threat to the serviceability and long-term
performance of roads, as up to half of road maintenance costs are attributable to weather stresses.
PA is of particular concern in the Netherlands, where its use has become mandatory, primarily for
environmental (noise reduction) concerns. In recent winters, ravelling and pothole damage have
increased the discussion about cold weather performance of PA and the potential challenges of
changing winter weather patterns. Current climate change impact research often produces results
on a systemic, macroscale, and less is known about the regional impact to specific road types. To
address this, we examine the correlation between historic winter weather and PA pavement
performance, which is particularly sensitive to the freezing/thawing phenomena. That relationship
is combined with Dutch regional climate models and used to analyze the potential physical and
economic impacts of adapting to future climate change. This has implications on maintenance,
design, and long-term planning of the road network in the Netherlands.
(PA) roads, specifically for the case of winter weather (freeze–thaw cycles) and road damage in
the Netherlands. Changes in weather patterns pose a threat to the serviceability and long-term
performance of roads, as up to half of road maintenance costs are attributable to weather stresses.
PA is of particular concern in the Netherlands, where its use has become mandatory, primarily for
environmental (noise reduction) concerns. In recent winters, ravelling and pothole damage have
increased the discussion about cold weather performance of PA and the potential challenges of
changing winter weather patterns. Current climate change impact research often produces results
on a systemic, macroscale, and less is known about the regional impact to specific road types. To
address this, we examine the correlation between historic winter weather and PA pavement
performance, which is particularly sensitive to the freezing/thawing phenomena. That relationship
is combined with Dutch regional climate models and used to analyze the potential physical and
economic impacts of adapting to future climate change. This has implications on maintenance,
design, and long-term planning of the road network in the Netherlands.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Materials and Infrastructures 2 |
Editors | J.M. Torrenti, F. La Torre |
Place of Publication | Hoboken, NJ, USA |
Publisher | Wiley |
Pages | 161-176 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119318613 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781786300317 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | TRA Conference - Duration: 14 Apr 2014 → 17 Apr 2014 |
Conference/symposium
Conference/symposium | TRA Conference |
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Period | 14/04/14 → 17/04/14 |
Keywords
- Climate change impact
- Freeze-thaw cycles
- Porous asphalt
- Rijkswaterstaat
- Winter damage
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