CENTRE PLACE – Pavement Failure
Not all materials and pavement design deliver the results that are promised when taking advice from inexperienced suppliers reinventing the decades old failed hybrid systems. A recent example by others in Hamilton’s Bryce Street highlights the premature failure rate of modular paving in the public realm of which is a real matter of concern, despite significant improvements in engineering design during the last two decades.
Maintenance 18 months following installation has been marketed by one manufacturer/supplier as a showcase example of their expertise. True to form, time is the best performance judge of any modular pavement system.
Suppliers claiming expert status “All paving backed up with over 30 years of knowledge and expert paving advice”. How should one define or claim “expert” status? An expert, more generally, is a person with extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation and in a particular area of study. Not typically one who is non conforming with well known paving standards such as NZS3116 or BS7533.
Examples below that accentuate this inadequate expert advice and knowledge based on the key performance criteria required for a successful modular pavement system.
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