Glossary of Terms

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Failure Any weakness on a road pavement or base,
Fence Hedge or wall.
Flood Damage The damage to roads and structures resulting from heavy rainfall.
Flooding Inundation of the road surface.
Foreman The contractor’s representative.
Forms of Distortion Grooves, channeling, shoving, corrugations, depressions, upheavals.
Foundation The lowest part of a structure on which a bridge is set.
Funds Money that is identified for a particular project or programme.
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