A review on automated pavement distress detection methods

Tom B.J Coenen,Amir Golroo,Davide Lo Presti

doi:10.1080/23311916.2017.1374822

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Abstract

In recent years, extensive research has been conducted on pavement distress detection. A large part of these studies applied automated methods to capture different distresses. In this paper, a literature review on the distresses and related detection methods are presented. This review also includes commercial solutions. Thereafter, a gap analysis is conducted which is concluded that in particular the distresses related to pavement micro-texture need serious additional research in order to be implemented in a cost-effective fashion. Depth-related distresses are detectible fairly well, but rely on expensive tools.

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In May 2016, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has stated that the American infrastructure is deteriorating in a rapid phase and according to the prognosis, in the coming decade, the economy will lose almost four trillion dollars as a result (ASCE, 2016)
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The scheme distinguishes scientific detection methods, which are often researched in a technical way, but not implemented in practice on one hand and methods in practice which are used in commercial initiatives

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In May 2016, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has stated that the American infrastructure is deteriorating in a rapid phase and according to the prognosis, in the coming decade, the economy will lose almost four trillion dollars as a result (ASCE, 2016). The scheme distinguishes scientific detection methods, which are often researched in a technical way, but not (yet) implemented in practice on one hand and methods in practice which are used in commercial initiatives Those methods in commercial vehicles are not mentioned in the previous paragraphs which confines it to the scientific papers, because most commercial techniques are aimed at multiple distresses and integrity. These are just as important and are discussed as follows. 3. Automated devices in distress detection For determining the pavement condition, location and severances of distresses, an integral solution by means of a single inspection vehicle is sought, consisting of different detection and measuring methods and supporting equipment.

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