Evaluation of Operational Properties of Pedestrian Paths with Crushed Wood Surface in Langervalde Forest Massif Project leader Linards Sisenis Duration 2022 - 2026 Research focus 2. Preservation of biological diversity in agro- and forest biocenoses, ecosystem protection and services Source of funding Collaboration research Description of project The aim of research To evaluate the structural performance of pedestrian paths in a recreational area using different types of crushed wood materials by monitoring settlement and physical properties of the wood, assessing the effectiveness of the selected materials for construction. The tasks of project: Before construction, prepare a layout plan for the pedestrian paths and conduct an engineering-geological survey, identifying existing infrastructure and different sections for constructing paths with various types of crushed woodAfter construction, assess the implementation of the pedestrian paths with crushed wood surfaces and analyze construction performance measurementsConduct a lifecycle analysis of the built pedestrian paths, monitoring settlement and physical properties of the crushed wood materials over a five-year period Results Developed a comprehensive site plan and conducted an engineering-geological survey before construction. Evaluated the construction process and performance of pedestrian paths with crushed wood surfaces. Monitored the long-term performance of the paths, providing data on settlement and physical changes in the wood materials over five years.
