15.1. Performance-Based Specifications (PBS)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do Performance-Based Specifications focus on?

   Hint

   Think about what PBS prioritizes.

2. 2.

   Name one objective of Performance-Based Specifications.

   Hint

   Consider how PBS maintains construction standards.

3. 3.

   What does PBS stand for?

   • Performance-Based Specifications
   • Performance Bond Specifications
   • Prescriptive-Based Specifications

   Hint

   Consider what the focus of these specifications is.

4. 4.

   True or False: PBS includes Warranty-Based Specifications that require performance guarantees.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what each type of specification entails.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with evaluating a new pavement design using PBS. Identify and justify three performance parameters you would prioritize in your assessment.

   Hint

   Consider the various environmental factors affecting pavement.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze how the introduction of Performance-Related Specifications (PRS) can improve the quality of constructed pavements over traditional methods.

   Hint

   Think about the focus of traditional methods versus PRS.