Comparison of the Current State and Rehabilitation of the Road Surface on AC A5 0813 Turnišče – Exit Dolga Vas

Construction & Civil Engineering

Študent: Mitja Lovenjak

Mitja Lovenjak is a graduate of the Construction & Civil Engineering study programme at Academia, College of Short-Cycle Higher Education. He successfully defended his thesis paper in October 2024.

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Diploma paper Mitja Lovenjak

I analyzed the effects of the rehabilitation on traffic safety, the bitumen content in the base layer, and the costs of the renovation. To assess how traffic safety improved after the rehabilitation of the road surface, I used an analysis of traffic accident data collected before and after the renovation, as well as conducted a comparative analysis of statistical data.

Furthermore, I investigated whether the bitumen content in the base layer AC 22 after the renovation was indeed 10% higher, which I confirmed through laboratory analyses of asphalt samples taken before and after the renovation.

One of the important aspects of the research was also the economic aspect of the rehabilitation. I carefully assessed the cost-effectiveness of using reinforcement grids as an alternative to the complete milling of the old asphalt.

My analyses showed that the installation of reinforcement grids is significantly cheaper compared to complete milling, which means that this method represents an effective and cost-efficient approach to extending the lifespan of the roadway.

In the course of the research, I also provided a detailed description of the entire asphalt installation process, the different types of asphalt used, and their components. I particularly emphasized how individual components affect the final quality and durability of the rehabilitated road surface.

Additionally, I thoroughly described the process of installing reinforcement grids, including their technical properties and impact on the stability and longevity of the roadway. I also described the process of applying a tack coat, which is crucial for ensuring good adhesion between the individual layers of asphalt.

The tack coat, which is applied using bitumen emulsion, ensures bonding between the old and new asphalt layers, contributing to better structure and longer lifespan of the roadway.

Finally, I focused on the overarching theme of artificial intelligence and new technologies in construction, where I provided a detailed description of the use of the Big MultiPlex Ski finisher.

By describing this technology, I demonstrated how artificial intelligence and modern devices enable more efficient and precise construction processes, ultimately improving the safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure.


 

Diploma paper Mitja Lovenjak

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Diploma paper Mitja Lovenjak

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