PURPOSES : This study establishes a pay adjustment factor scheme that will penalize or provide incentives to contractors after pavement construction in Seoul City.
METHODS: Random sampling was conducted, wherein acceptable quality characteristics (AQCs) of the field mixture such as the aggregate gradation, asphalt binder content, pavement thickness, field air void, and IRI (International Roughness Index) were determined. Using the acquired field data, the percent within limit (PWL) values of each AQC were determined.
RESULTS : Weight factors were used to consider the effect of each AQC, since field data varies depending on the field condition. The total pay factor (PF) was determined by combining the PF material and PF construction. PF material considers the asphalt binder content and the aggregate gradation, while PF construction considers the field air void, pavement thickness, and field IRI.
CONCLUSIONS: A pay adjustment factor was established by determining the PWL of each AQC and calculating the corresponding pay factor. Based on the results, it is found that PWL is a reasonable and acceptable method for evaluating the pavement quality and determining the pay factor.