Comparison of maintenance procedures using road maintenance equipment for the optimization of durability, driving comfort and traffic safety of forest roads
Abstract
In the last 20 years, numerous road maintenance devices have entered the market. The easily operable hydraulic attachments for tractors promise efficient and cost-effective maintenance of forest roads. Depending on the road maintenance device, four to five maintenance passes are required between April and September to uphold the durability, driving comfort, and traffic safety of forest roads. Consistent use can significantly extend the interval between major repairs. There are compelling reasons to maintain forest roads using these road maintenance devices, but concerns arise regarding the technical functionality of forest roads. Lack of experience among equipment operators or inconsistent use can negatively impact the road surface. Reasons for this include the entry of unwanted materials into the road structure or the tearing of the usually combined surface-support lay‐ers, leading to compaction problems. After the use of a road maintenance device, forest owner are often confronted with com‐plaints from recreation seekers in the forest. The consideration of whether a forest road is suitable for such maintenance activi‐ties, or how a forest road should be restored to ensure the suitability of the road maintenance devices, are the goals of this project.
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Project staff
Karl Stampfer
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Karl Stampfer
karl.stampfer@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91001, 91501, 91511
Project Leader
15.11.2023 - 14.01.2026
Ferdinand Hönigsberger
Dipl.-Ing. Ferdinand Hönigsberger
ferdinand.hoenigsberger@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91516
Project Staff
15.11.2023 - 14.01.2026
Stephan Knapp
Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Knapp
stephan.knapp@boku.ac.at
Project Staff
15.11.2023 - 14.01.2026