AN ANALYSIS OF CAUSES TO DAMAGES FOR RURAL ROADS IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAIN REGION OF VIETNAM AND AN ORIENTATION TO SOLUTIONS

  • Do Duy Dinh Faculty of Bridge and Road Engineering, National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE)
  • Vu Hoai Nam Faculty of Bridge and Road Engineering, National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE)

Abstract

This paper is to conduct analyses of root causes to typical damages and losses to rural roads in the Northern mountain region of Vietnam; on such basis, to recommend guidance to solutions. The results from this study have shown that there are many different types of damage occurred on different components of rural roads. These damages are often associated with defects in various implementing phases including: rural road planning, design, construction and operation and maintenance. The findings in this study can be used as a basis for developing countermeasures to enhance the sustainability of rural roads in the Northern mountain region.

Keywords: Rural road; damages; mountainous region; climate factors.

Received: September 22th, 2016, revised: October 7th, 2016, accepted: October 13th, 2016

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Published
31-10-2016
How to Cite
Dinh, D., & Nam, V. (2016). AN ANALYSIS OF CAUSES TO DAMAGES FOR RURAL ROADS IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAIN REGION OF VIETNAM AND AN ORIENTATION TO SOLUTIONS. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (JSTCE) - HUCE, 10(5), 37-44. Retrieved from https://stce.huce.edu.vn/index.php/en/article/view/292
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Vol 10 No 5 (2016)

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