Dr Kamal Hossain gives an interview with The Telegram (Western Star) on January 21, 2019, regarding early pavement cracking on the Hansen Highway. In this interview, concerns about premature pavement failure and issues related to pavement design, construction practices, and material performance have been discussed, along with potential solutions to improve long-term durability.
Dr Hossain emphasized the importance of proper pavement mixture design, testing systems, and recommended conducting a detailed forensic investigation of the affected highway section so that lessons learned can be applied to prevent similar failures in future projects.
A summary of the interview can be found on the website of The Telegram. Thanks to the reporter Frank Gale for reaching us to discuss this issue.
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