PCR Evaluation – Considering Transition from Manual to Semi-Automated Pavement Distress Collection and Analysis

This study is designed to assist the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in determining whether transitioning from manual to state-of the-practice semi-automated pavement distress data collection is feasible and recommended. Statistical and numerical comparisons are detailed between the pavement distresses, severities, and extents determined for 44 representative test sites by ODOT raters and those provided by three participating vendors. In response to the moderate to low initial distress (72 percent), severity (33 percent) and overall (14 percent) correlations, detailed methods for correlation improvement are provided. These methods are based on extensive interactions with ODOT pavement condition raters and participating vendors. Evaluations of system implementation costs and productivity rates offer supplemental information critical to ODOTs implementation decisions. Surveys of six vendors and 18 State agencies reveal the systems, processes, and experiences of those who provide and use automated methods for pavement distress data collection. Based on this information, recommendations for implementation activities, pavement management adjustments, procurement specifications, and equipment specifications are included.

• Record URL:
  • http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/7/OHI/2014/02/25/H1393345070680/viewer/file1.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Applied Research Associates, Incorporated

  100 Trade Center Drive, Suite 200
  Champaign, IL  United States  61820

  Ohio Department of Transportation

  1980 West Broad Street
  Columbus, OH  United States  43223

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Vavrik, William R
  • Evans, Lynn D
  • Stefanski, Joseph A
  • Sargand, Shad
• Publication Date: 2013-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Bibliography; Figures; Maps; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 237p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Condition surveys; Data collection; Data quality; Implementation; Measuring methods; Pavement distress; State of the practice; Structural health monitoring
• Identifier Terms: Ohio Department of Transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pavement condition rating
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493200
• Record Type: Publication
• Contract Numbers: SJN134668
• Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 19 2013 12:15PM