Factors influencing road infrastructure damage in Malaysia

摘要: Damage to public road transport infrastructure can inhibit its optimal function and contribute traffic accidents. Damage, therefore, is of concern both users owners. This study improves the understanding damage-contributing factors Malaysian infrastructure, inform optimum maintenance regimes damage remedial measures. Data from a major survey are analysed using structural equation modelling. Causal relationships between identified tested as 12 hypotheses, which 7 found be positive. Vehicle overloading climatic effects factors, whereas increased volumes surface wear, other types physical ultimately We proffer that stakeholders need better appreciate significant contribution played by (ideally with governmental financial support) derive passive solutions mitigate them. Alternatively, continued infras...