What Went Wrong, and Why: Forensic Studies Give Clues to Pavement Failure

Any type of pavement can experience failure. This article discusses the role of pavement forensic testing in ascertaining what went wrong with the pavement, and why. The tools and methods of forensic testing are also highlighted. In forensic testing, engineers examine pavement condition, cores or entire cut-out sections. The goal is to determine what factors led to the failure, so that future pavement failures can be prevented.

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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Authors:
  • Kuennen, Tom
• Publication Date: 2012-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 18-25
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 82
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Failure; Forensic science; Pavement performance; Pavements; Test procedures; Testing equipment
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01494636
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 26 2013 2:48PM