Abstract
Since the introduction of pavement management concepts in mid-1960s, more than three decades ago, a considerable number of Pavement Management Systems (PMS) have been developed and implemented widely in many parts of the world. These systems differ in scope and sophistication. However, in some cases, pavement management systems have fallen into marginal use, if not into complete disuse, because of a number of reasons. One of the major reasons leading to the marginalisation or abandonment of pavement management systems, is the failure of system developers to recognise specific and unique needs of the agency or authority responsible for road management. In the study presented in this paper, specific characteristics of the PMS implementing agencies in Tanzania were thoroughly investigated. As a result, appropriate and relevant PMS requirements were identified. Furthermore, a method of determining possible sustainability of a pavement management system was developed.
Recommended Citation
Mushule, N. (2002). Requirements of a Sustainable Pavement Management System for Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 25(1), 57-73. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v25i1.316
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam