Technical Memo: Potholes in Markham

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This paper presents a memo to Councillor Alex Chiu of the city of Markham. The memo discusses a recent civil engineering study regarding the problem of potholes in Markham. It summarizes the nature of the problem and presents possible solutions as well as recommendations regarding what would be the most effective solution for temporary patching of the potholes.

Table of Contents:
Summary
Findings
An Assessment of the Problem
Solutions
Recommendation

From the Paper:

"Repairing potholes is a complex problem, particularly if one attempts repairs in a time of high levels of precipitation and extreme temperature fluctuations, as in the Spring. Today there exist materials and technologies that permit effective solutions to potholes that need not wait until summer (Kuennen 2004). However, as will be seen, these solutions come with higher costs. Solutions will be determined by the expected lifespan of the road surface.
"If the City of Markham intends to reconstruct the pavement of the section of Steeles Avenue East in question within a span of, say, three years, then a short-term patch using hot-mix asphalt may be the preferable solution. In this regard, as specialists in the field of pavement and pothole patching observe: "You have to price your options to the length of life that you want for the patch" (Kuennen 2004, p.32)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Kuennen, T. (2004). "The pothole patching playbook." Better Roads. February.
• Markel, M. (2007). Technical communication. Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's.
• Smit, N. (2005). "Asphalt."
• The Toronto Star. (2007) "Worst Pothole?" March 15.

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