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Maintenance forces need to understand the components of a Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and how their work contributes to the overall strategy for maintaining the transportation system. UDOT Maintenance forces play a vital role in the managing of assets for the Department. All of the work that Maintenance performs is a form of asset management–from snow-plowing to crack-sealing.
Work Creation and Scheduling Work
Work Creation and Scheduling Work
The ability for UDOT Maintenance forces to create and schedule upcoming work activities that optimize asset performance and minimize costs. The Maintenance Management system allows UDOT Maintenance personnel to create work orders and tasks for needed asset maintenance/repairs.
GIS Identification
GIS Identification
UDOT’s Maintenance Management system provides the user a direct link to a geolocation database with a visual interface identifying the current assets location and key attribute information. This allows Maintenance forces the ability to identify and verify that the work they
are performing is being entered against the correct asset.
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Risk
Risk
Work prioritization includes knowing the risks associated with the probability of failure for each asset. There are certain assets located in areas that are prone to earthquakes, floods, fires, mudslides, avalanches, etc.
Example
If a culvert is undersized and not capable of conveying the volume of stormwater (runoff), the culvert will overflow and potentially flood adjacent properties, inflicting possible property damage.
Is an asset placed in a location that is subject to vehicles repeatedly damaging the asset (signs, electrical bzz ox, or ATMS Box on a tight corner)? Understanding the risks associated with asset failure allows maintenance to prioritize their work activities to minimize the risk for the Department.
Maintenance Strategies
Maintenance Strategies
Having a plan for routine maintenance–like repair and replacement schedules–ensures asset longevity. Using the correct maintenance strategies will extend the life of the asset with minimal cost and effort. Every critical asset should have a timeline based on deterioration rates to determine when work is to be performed. Not performing maintenance activities at the critical time will lead to higher costs, greater risk of failure, and require additional effort. Cross asset optimization may be required with a trade-off analysis when resources are limited.
Financial Planning
Financial Planning
Financial planning within a Maintenance station begins with knowing the inventory and condition of assets. This allows maintenance to plan and estimate the costs to perform the necessary repairs, preventive treatments, or replacement of assets that are needed within their area.
Cost Reporting
Cost Reporting
Cost reporting is a critical component of UDOT’s Maintenance Management System. The system allows users to see the actual costs of a particular asset based on a specific location. It allows maintenance to understand why certain items cost more to repair and preserve in some locations versus others. It also allows for the proper amount of funding to be distributed when the time comes for budget allocations.
Example
An example of this could be one Maintenance station having to replace an 18” drainage pipe on a two-lane rural highway with minimal traffic where a flagging operation would be appropriate, compared to another Maintenance station having to replace an 18” drainage pipe on an interstate where it would require a multiple lane closure and completing the work during night or off-peak traffic times.
System Integration (interoperability)
System Integration (interoperability)
System integration provides the opportunity for systems to speak and connect to each other– accessing information between systems. This allows divisions within UDOT to have access to information they need for their analysis tools to make more informed and timely decisions.
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