Module 1

Introduction to Rural Road Maintenance Training Modules for Engineers

The training modules broadly cover the principles for maintenance management of rural roads, planning and execution of common maintenance interventions to ensure reliable transport services and safety to users and the local communities served by the rural roads, and arrangements for monitoring the performance of contractors engaged for the task.

Instructional material | 01 October 2015
Contents:
• Introduction to maintenance of road works
• Classification of maintenance works
• Road components and terminology
• Standard design for rural roads
Learning Objective:
At the end of this Module you are expected:
• To know why maintenance is important
• To know classification of road maintenance
• To know each components of the road
• To know the standards applicable for rural road maintenance works