Impact of Traffic Growth on Remaining Life of Rigid Pavement in Horizontal Curves

Authors

  • Oloan Sitohang Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Indonesia
  • Teresia Lesiana Sianturi Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Indonesia
  • Andar Sitohang Akademi Teknik Deli Serdang Indonesia
  • Piter L. Hutagalung Akademi Teknik Deli Serdang Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26877/asset.v8i3.2141

Keywords:

Road Pavement Design Manual 2024 (MDP 2024), Traffic Load Analysis, Fatigue Cracks, Erosion Damage, Pavement Performance, Design Life Prediction

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of traffic growth on the remaining design life of rigid pavement on horizontal curve. Increasing traffic volumes and frequent congestion on curved segments may accelerate pavement deterioration; however, limited studies that quantified traffic growth influences the remaining service life of rigid pavements. This research analyzes traffic survey data, subgrade CBR values, and axle load distribution collected from three horizontal curves along STA 34+000–35+625. Traffic enumeration using CCTV for seven days and analyzed using MDP 2024 method to estimate the reduction in pavement design life and potential structural damage. The results indicate a traffic growth rate of 6.53%, which reduced the remaining design life by 2.86 years (2023) and 6.22 years (2024). Fatigue cracking reached 2.22% while erosion damage reached 47.80%. These findings highlight the importance of integrating traffic growth considerations into rigid pavement design and maintenance planning to improve long-term pavement performance.

Author Biographies

  • Oloan Sitohang, Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas, Jl. Setia Budi Nomor 479-F, Tanjung Sari, Medan 20132, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

  • Teresia Lesiana Sianturi, Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas, Jl. Setia Budi Nomor 479-F, Tanjung Sari, Medan 20132, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

  • Andar Sitohang, Akademi Teknik Deli Serdang

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Akademi Teknik Deli Serdang, Jl. Medan - Lubuk Pakam Km. 16,5 No. 51, Tj. Morawa A, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara,20362 Indonesia

  • Piter L. Hutagalung, Akademi Teknik Deli Serdang

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Akademi Teknik Deli Serdang, Jl. Medan - Lubuk Pakam Km. 16,5 No. 51, Tj. Morawa A, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara,20362 Indonesia

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2026-07-31

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