Date of Award

12-30-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Construction Management

First Advisor

Amin Akhnoukh

Abstract

The purpose of this study was establishing if projects receiving incentive payments for Asphalt Concrete Hot Mix (ACHM) properties were providing a better quality and longer pavement life cycle. Reviewing governmental agencies' and states' Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, through literary review, indicated other possible guidelines and recommendations. Results were formulated by employing a specific methodology, allowing for data validation through an ordered series of groupings and project pairings. Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) databases furnished essential pavement data to accomplish this task. Derived from methodology, data analysis supported the comparison analysis of selected construction projects. Documented conclusions validated the theory of paid incentives for ACHM properties provide similar life cycles from projects which did not receive incentive payments. This study presents material to constitute modifications to current AHTD specifications for incentive payments. Suggested recommendations were based on the findings through literature review and of the study's research data.

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