Investigation for Effective Pothole Solutions for Ontario: Alternative Patching Materials and Techniques

Potholes are among the most common and most unfavorable pavement distresses. Abundantly present in cold
climates, potholes are exacerbated by severe freeze and thaw cycles. The cavities left behind by potholes are
often dangerous to vehicles and need to be repaired through patching. Due to the widespread nature of this
pavement distress, the repairs can become costly. Finding the balance between long-lasting and cost-effective
patching materials has long been a challenge for pavement designers. To analyze the performance of the various
pothole patching materials and techniques, a thorough laboratory testing program is proposed. Each material,
both cold and hot mixes, will undergo a series of tests to assess their performance and predict potential problems
they may encounter in the field.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kamal Hossain

Student:

Partner:

Last20 Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program: