University of Wisconsin-Madison

Controlling Dust on Unpaved Roads

Dow Chemical Company: 16 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Provides informational material on the need to control dust from gravel roads. It discusses the real problem of loss of structural soundness of gravel surfaces. Presents a program of dust control through the application of calcium chloride.

Gravel Road Maintenance: Meeting the Challenge

University of Minnesota for Transportation Studies - Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP): unlimited minutes
Copyright: 2005
Language(s): English
Format: CD DVD 
The video modules cover correct roadway shape, shaping the roadway, good surface gravel and dust control. The included CD contains the instructor guide and the FHWA Gravel Roads Maintenance and Design Manual.

Maintenance of Gravel Roads

North Carolina State Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE): 27 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video provides very good information on the make-up of gravel roads and the important parts that are critical to the proper performance. It discusses the various types of failures in the road and then provides good tips on how to correct these problems through the use of a motor grader. It gives very good tips on the operational techniques and the use of a motor grader for maintaining gravel roads.

Patching Unpaved Roads

International Road Federation (IRF): 11 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is intended for field crews doing gravel road maintenance. It has the basic steps for doing quality repair of surface irregularities or potholes on an unpaved gravel road.

Problems Associated with Gravel Roads

Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) Clearinghouse: 55 minutes
Copyright: 1995
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Part One: Environment and Materials
Part Two: Problems, Causes, Prevention, Correction, Corrugation, Loss of Material, Rutting
Part Three: Maintenance Equipment and Technique
Recommended viewing for maintenance superintendents, pavement engineers, public works directors, inspection foremen and elected officials.

Reading the Traveled Way

USDA Forest Service: 16 minutes
Copyright: 2002
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Shows types of road conditions and problems on gravel and unimproved roads. Covers drainage, rutting, pot hole, and other distress. Practical maintenance and repair methods on forest roads are explained. Intended for road crews.

Replenishing Earth and Gravel Shoulders

International Road Federation (IRF): 19 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video points out the important features of the properly drained and sloped shoulder. It establishes some controls as to when shoulders require replenishing and regrading. It is a very fundamental training aid for current employees as well as new employees.

Reshaping Earth and Gravel Shoulders

International Road Federation (IRF): 15 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video has many similarities to the "Replenishing Earth and Gravel Shoulders" video. It does consider shoulders which are completely out of grade and with severe drainage problems. Good training for new employees and a good refresher for existing employees.

Shoulder Maintenance

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Good information is provided on the types of shoulder maintenance problems that normally exist on a road system and it also points out the importance of grading the shoulders properly and the use of the equipment to perform the task. Local agencies would find good information to adapt to some of their own conditions.

Smoothing and Reshaping of Earth and Gravel Roads

International Road Federation (IRF): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is a good basic film that spells out the steps for restoring the quality of a gravel or earth road. The film demonstrates that the restoration of gravel roads can be relatively economical and easy.

Smoothing and Reshaping the Traveled Way

USDA Forest Service: 18 minutes
Copyright: 2002
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Covers steps for grading unsurfaced roads. Intended for equipment operators.

Summer Roads Maintenance: Loose Top Roads

Ontario Ministry of Transportation: 37 minutes
Copyright: 1992
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This is a complete presentation on maintaining gravel roads. It discusses how to select the right material, types of surface failures, appropriate remedial action, and types of equipment to use and tips for getting maximum benefit.

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