Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure.This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements and summarizes futur...Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure.This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements and summarizes future research directions.The review indicates that natural aggregates,being non-renewable resources,are steadily declining in availability and may need to meet future demands.Construction solid waste aggregates are rapidly developing,with fine separation of reclaimed asphalt pavement(RAP)and reinforcement of cementbased recycled aggregates serving as key strategies to enhance their application.Industry solid waste aggregates possess properties suitable for long-life pavements and offer additional functionalities such as cooling,conductivity,and reflectivity,demonstrating significant development potential.While artificial aggregates exhibit superior performance,their large-scale application requires consideration of economic and environmental impacts.Current aggregate evaluation methods need to address the needs of long-life pavements.Aggregate performance requirements should be graded based on mechanical stress and temperature distribution,with corresponding evaluation methods and indices developed.Evaluating the mechanical properties of aggregates should align more closely with actual stress states.Tests such as triaxial,repeated load,and wheel abrasion polishing are better suited for assessing the strength and durability of long-life pavement aggregates.Similarly,evaluating aggregates'physicochemical properties should be based on studies correlating these properties with road performance,with proposed evaluation criteria.Morphological characteristics of aggregates significantly influence asphalt mixture performance,and efficient evaluation of their profile,angularity,and texture will be a key focus of future research.展开更多
With the rapid development of transportation infrastructure,ensuring road safety through timely and accurate highway inspection has become increasingly critical.Traditional manual inspection methods are not only time-...With the rapid development of transportation infrastructure,ensuring road safety through timely and accurate highway inspection has become increasingly critical.Traditional manual inspection methods are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive,but they also struggle to provide consistent,high-precision detection and realtime monitoring of pavement surface defects.To overcome these limitations,we propose an Automatic Recognition of PavementDefect(ARPD)algorithm,which leverages unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-based aerial imagery to automate the inspection process.The ARPD framework incorporates a backbone network based on the Selective State Space Model(S3M),which is designed to capture long-range temporal dependencies.This enables effective modeling of dynamic correlations among redundant and often repetitive structures commonly found in road imagery.Furthermore,a neck structure based on Semantics and Detail Infusion(SDI)is introduced to guide cross-scale feature fusion.The SDI module enhances the integration of low-level spatial details with high-level semantic cues,thereby improving feature expressiveness and defect localization accuracy.Experimental evaluations demonstrate that theARPDalgorithm achieves a mean average precision(mAP)of 86.1%on a custom-labeled pavement defect dataset,outperforming the state-of-the-art YOLOv11 segmentation model.The algorithm also maintains strong generalization ability on public datasets.These results confirm that ARPD is well-suited for diverse real-world applications in intelligent,large-scale highway defect monitoring and maintenance planning.展开更多
In situ density and moisture content of asphalt pavement are essential controlling parameters that require accurate measurement for quality control and quality assurance purposes.The ground-penetrating radar(GPR)techn...In situ density and moisture content of asphalt pavement are essential controlling parameters that require accurate measurement for quality control and quality assurance purposes.The ground-penetrating radar(GPR)technique could provide non-destructive,non-contact,and full-coverage estimations of pavement density and moisture content.However,the technical readiness and drawbacks,including prediction models,signal processing algorithms,and testing hardware,remain unclear for agencies and construction practitioners,impeding large-scale implementations.This paper aims to provide a thorough review of the theoretical background and current practices of using GPR for non-destructive measurements of asphalt pavement density and moisture content during construction,thereby allowing for real-time correction of over-or under-compaction on site.The principles and applications of GPR-based density and moisture content prediction models were comprehensively summarized.Their strengths and limitations were discussed.Cutting-edge GPR equipment suitable for such applications was introduced,including their system components,application scenarios,and inherent limitations.Factors affecting prediction accuracy were analyzed.Advanced signal processing algorithms were discussed in the end,along with the in-place calibration procedure for aggregate dielectric constants.The reviewed technique could be a guiding tool for real-time monitoring of asphalt pavement density and moisture content using GPR,offering practical insights for future development and standardized deployment in construction quality management.展开更多
The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems,particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads.The use of geosynthetics within the p...The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems,particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads.The use of geosynthetics within the pavement structure increases the load-carrying capacity of unbound pavement layers by providing lateral restraint,improving vertical stress distribution,and enhancing bearing capacity.Such reinforcement typically aims to either improve the service life of pavements or achieve equivalent performance with a reduced granular cover.Previous and ongoing research quantifies geosynthetic performance in pavement reinforcement using various testing methods.Among these,laboratory model box tests subjected to cyclic loading are pivotal,as they closely replicate real-world traffic conditions.Hence,these studies are essential for understanding how geosynthetics distribute loads and enhance pavement durability.This facilitates the development of optimized geosynthetic design and installation practices,accelerating the loading process to simulate years of traffic wear in a shorter period.This review discusses the improved rutting resistance of unbound pavements reinforced with geosynthetic materials,specifically drawing on data from cyclic plate load tests conducted on laboratory model boxes,as highlighted in the literature.Key variables such as optimum geosynthetic placement,geosynthetic material properties,performance of different geosynthetic materials and the effects of aperture shape and size on rutting resistance are discussed.Furthermore,the review assesses various predictive rutting models,analysing their applicability and accuracy in forecasting the rutting performance of geosynthetic-reinforced unbound pavements.This comprehensive literature review aids pavement engineers and researchers,in guiding the selection and design of geosynthetics to optimize pavement durability and functionality under repetitive traffic loads.展开更多
Epoxy asphalt concrete has been one of the mainstream technology of steel deck pavement in China. But little specification about evaluation system for its distress condition has been researched and maintenance was sti...Epoxy asphalt concrete has been one of the mainstream technology of steel deck pavement in China. But little specification about evaluation system for its distress condition has been researched and maintenance was still unsystematic. The section weight coefficient of different distress is proposed by analyzing the applicability of the “Highway Performance Assessment Standards”. Indexes mainly including SDPCI PDR and PCR are presented to evaluate its distress condition. The evaluation system and maintenance plan decision tree were recommended which can assist scientific maintenance of epoxy asphalt steel deck pavement.展开更多
In order to simplify the boundary conditions of pavement temperature field,the "Environment-Surface" system which considered the natural environment and pavement surface was established.Based on this system,...In order to simplify the boundary conditions of pavement temperature field,the "Environment-Surface" system which considered the natural environment and pavement surface was established.Based on this system,the partial differential equations of the one-dimensional heat conduction in the pavement were established on the basis of the heat transfer theory.Furthermore,the function forms of the initial and boundary conditions of the equations were created through the field experiments.The general solution of the pavement one-dimensional heat conduction partial differential equations was acquired by using Green's function,and the explicit expression of pavement temperature field under specific constraint conditions was derived.For the purpose of analysis,the pavement temperatures in different seasons were calculated using the explicit expression of pavement temperature field,and the calculation accuracy was analyzed through the comparison between measured and calculated values.Then,the relationship between fitting accuracy and calculation accuracy of pavement temperatures was analyzed.The analysis results show that: the usage of "Environment-Surface" system simplifies the calculation of pavement temperature field; the relative error between calculated and measured values is generally less than 7% and is seldom influenced by seasons; there is a positive correlation between the calculation accuracy and the fitting accuracy of pavement surface temperature; high fitting accuracy would result in less error of pavement temperature prediction.展开更多
The property of reclaimed asphalt pavement（RAP） mixture will be affected mainly by composition of old asphalt/soil and cement content in CIR system. We studied the relationship between A/S and cementitious materials...The property of reclaimed asphalt pavement（RAP） mixture will be affected mainly by composition of old asphalt/soil and cement content in CIR system. We studied the relationship between A/S and cementitious materials. It showed that if there was no soil in RAP, the unconfined compressive strength was only from 0.18 MPa to 1.07 MPa even if adding cement was from 2% to 6%, and RAP samples collapsed during conserving in water. The optimum water content rose from 6.5% to 11% with the declining of A/S from S=0 to A/S=1/5. Five RAP samples all got the maximum compressive strength when A/S=5/5, and the maximum compressive strength of the samples adding 6% cement was 3.17 MPa. It showed that the capacity of RAP was not only affected by A/S, but also by the content of cement. The dynamic modulus of RAP will increase with the rise of loading frequency and decrease with the temperature rising. SEM test showed that C-S-H interlacing formed the netted structure, and it enwrapped the aggregate and improved the strength of RAP.展开更多
Based on system identification theory and FWD testing data, the effect of thickness error on backcalculating pavement layer moduli is studied and the method of singular value decomposition (SVD) is presented to solve ...Based on system identification theory and FWD testing data, the effect of thickness error on backcalculating pavement layer moduli is studied and the method of singular value decomposition (SVD) is presented to solve the morbidity problem of sensitivity matrix in this paper.The results show that the thickness error has great effects on the backcalculated pavement layer moduli. The error of backcalculated moduli can be controlled within the range of ±15% by limiting the thickness error within the range of ±5%.展开更多
With the rapid development of highway construction and formation of the highway network in China,the man- agement of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation （MR） activities has become important.In this paper,four di...With the rapid development of highway construction and formation of the highway network in China,the man- agement of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation （MR） activities has become important.In this paper,four discrete optimization models are proposed for different parties involved in the management system： government,highway agent,con- tractor and the common users.These four optimal decision models are formulated as linear integer programming problems with binary decision variables.The objective function and constraints are based on the pavement performance and prediction model using the pavement condition index （PCI）.Numerical experiments are carried out with the data from a highway system in Sichuan Province which show the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed models.展开更多
We propose a mobile system,called PotholeEye+,for automatically monitoring the surface of a roadway and detecting the pavement distress in real-time through analysis of a video.PotholeEye+pre-processes the images,extr...We propose a mobile system,called PotholeEye+,for automatically monitoring the surface of a roadway and detecting the pavement distress in real-time through analysis of a video.PotholeEye+pre-processes the images,extracts features,and classifies the distress into a variety of types,while the road manager is driving.Every day for a year,we have tested PotholeEye+on real highway involving real settings,a camera,a mini computer,a GPS receiver,and so on.Consequently,PotholeEye+detected the pavement distress with accuracy of 92%,precision of 87%and recall 74%averagely during driving at an average speed of 110 km/h on a real highway.展开更多
With the development of steel deck paving technology, the associated gussasphalt pavement system also develops maturely. In this paper, the structure characteristics and performance advantages are thoroughly explained...With the development of steel deck paving technology, the associated gussasphalt pavement system also develops maturely. In this paper, the structure characteristics and performance advantages are thoroughly explained by introducing the development course of gussasphalt. The material composition, properties and application effect of three typical pavement methods are analyzed. This paper is intended to give a relatively clear understanding regarding the specific features of gussasphalt, and provide some guidance to further expansion concerning gussasphalt pavement.展开更多
This paper presents a description and analysis of the most important models to predict each of the Road User Costs components （Vehicle Operating Costs, Accident Costs and Value of Time） and proposes a model for esti...This paper presents a description and analysis of the most important models to predict each of the Road User Costs components （Vehicle Operating Costs, Accident Costs and Value of Time） and proposes a model for estimating RUC components suitable for the Portuguese road network. These results are part of a research which aimed to obtain a Road User Cost Model to be used as a tool in road management systems. This model is different from other models by the fact that it includes a simple formulation that allows calibration and calculation of cost parameters, for any year, in a simple and fast way, providing trustworthy results. The required data is already available in Portuguese institutions, allowing periodic revision of cost parameters to insure accuracy.展开更多
As an important part of steel bridge deck,the engineering quality and service condition of steel bridge deck pavement(SBDP)directly affects the capacity and operational efficiency of the bridge.This paper reviews the ...As an important part of steel bridge deck,the engineering quality and service condition of steel bridge deck pavement(SBDP)directly affects the capacity and operational efficiency of the bridge.This paper reviews the history of the development of SBDP in China over the past 20 years from the exploration stage,rapid development stage and prosperity stage.The development and application of SBDP at different stages are discussed in terms of materials,structure,design,performance evaluation,maintenance and rehabilitation,respectively.The advantages and disadvantages of different pavement materials and structures,and the application of different research methods are summarized.The review shows that the improvement of pavement materials and structures and the development of new materials should be further studied on the multi-scale to enhance the durability of pavement materials,so as to extend the service life of pavements.The design method of SBDP related to the synergistic effect of vehicle,pavement and bridge should be established,and the design concept and method standard of rigid base pavement structure should be improved and formulate a complete design standard.In addition,multi-disease intelligent identification system and equipment should be studied to track the entire course of disease development in real time.And it is necessary to develop appropriate algorithms to select and classify the complex data of disease and maintenance history.展开更多
Detecting pavement cracks is critical for road safety and infrastructure management.Traditional methods,relying on manual inspection and basic image processing,are time-consuming and prone to errors.Recent deep-learni...Detecting pavement cracks is critical for road safety and infrastructure management.Traditional methods,relying on manual inspection and basic image processing,are time-consuming and prone to errors.Recent deep-learning(DL)methods automate crack detection,but many still struggle with variable crack patterns and environmental conditions.This study aims to address these limitations by introducing the Masker Transformer,a novel hybrid deep learning model that integrates the precise localization capabilities of Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Network(Mask R-CNN)with the global contextual awareness of Vision Transformer(ViT).The research focuses on leveraging the strengths of both architectures to enhance segmentation accuracy and adaptability across different pavement conditions.We evaluated the performance of theMaskerTransformer against other state-of-theartmodels such asU-Net,TransformerU-Net(TransUNet),U-NetTransformer(UNETr),SwinU-NetTransformer(Swin-UNETr),You Only Look Once version 8(YoloV8),and Mask R-CNN using two benchmark datasets:Crack500 and DeepCrack.The findings reveal that the MaskerTransformer significantly outperforms the existing models,achieving the highest Dice SimilarityCoefficient(DSC),precision,recall,and F1-Score across both datasets.Specifically,the model attained a DSC of 80.04%on Crack500 and 91.37%on DeepCrack,demonstrating superior segmentation accuracy and reliability.The high precision and recall rates further substantiate its effectiveness in real-world applications,suggesting that the Masker Transformer can serve as a robust tool for automated pavement crack detection,potentially replacing more traditional methods.展开更多
Based on the hypothesis of elastic two-layered foundation system under in-finite slab with known values of thicknesses of various layers and slab modulus,a programADMODE for evaluating foundation modulus is worked out...Based on the hypothesis of elastic two-layered foundation system under in-finite slab with known values of thicknesses of various layers and slab modulus,a programADMODE for evaluating foundation modulus is worked out by putting the inverse com-putation idea for moduli of various layers of foundation into an optimization problem.The validities of the theory and program have been checked and verified by taboratorytest.Besides,the foundation modulus have also been computed with this program by usingthe data obtained from Tai-Zhou experimental road.Through regression analyses,theempirical formulas for computing the increasing multiples of the moduli of subgrade andbase course are presented.展开更多
Urban heat island(UHI) effect is a growing concern in numerous cities worldwide, which increases urban temperatures. Conventional asphalt pavements are a major contributor to the issue, causing environmental and healt...Urban heat island(UHI) effect is a growing concern in numerous cities worldwide, which increases urban temperatures. Conventional asphalt pavements are a major contributor to the issue, causing environmental and health concerns. To tackle this issue, the implementation of cool pavements such as heat-reflective asphalt pavements has been introduced. This systematic literature review(SLR) thoroughly examines prior research to assess the effectiveness of heat-reflective asphalt pavements in reducing UHI effects. This SLR was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis(PRISMA) guidelines to enhance data reliability and minimize bias. This review process involved establishing review protocol, formulating review questions, systematically selecting articles through identification, screening, eligibility, quality appraisal, and data abstraction and analysis from various databases such as Scopus, Web of Science(WoS), Wiley, Taylor Francis, and Science Direct. Three primary themes and nine sub-themes were derived from the three review questions. From the results, heat-reflective asphalt pavements effectively minimized the UHI effect. However, their efficiency varies depending on factors such as pavement types, paving location, and use of cool materials. A comprehensive analysis examined heat-reflective pavement's mechanisms, benefits, and drawbacks. This investigation aimed to enhance comprehension and establish a robust basis for future studies in this field.展开更多
Performing surveys on a single section of a road is quite different from that on a road network. In the first case, the need for performance characteristics of the pavement may be of service to rehabilitation. Surveyi...Performing surveys on a single section of a road is quite different from that on a road network. In the first case, the need for performance characteristics of the pavement may be of service to rehabilitation. Surveying a road network, instead, aims to establish service levels, identify deficiencies and priorities and define budgets for maintenance. This challenge needs a methodological approach in order to widen the action plan and optimize the cost-benefit analysis of each asset through the use of preventive maintenance policies. High-speed monitoring systems on the market were specialized towards the necessity of measuring specific performance of the pavement or mapping land （data inventory）. The technological development of instrumentations such as inertial systems and synchronizers has enabled the integration of different devices and the achievement of the best correlation of data. This is the case of the LARAN （laser road analyzer）, whose helpfulness will be presented within a case study in which geometrical data and surface characteristic information-cracks, texture, profiles-were obtained through a unique survey. The cross-analysis resulted efficient for safety purposes and also for the identification of “black points” corresponding to boundary operative conditions of the road with respect to technical standards and recommendations.展开更多
Rigid-flexible composite pavement has gained significant popularity in recent decades.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research progress concerning rigid-flexible composite pavement,aiming to promote ...Rigid-flexible composite pavement has gained significant popularity in recent decades.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research progress concerning rigid-flexible composite pavement,aiming to promote its application and address key issues while identifying future directions.The design theory and methodology of rigid-flexible composite pavement are discussed,followed by a description of its structural and mechanical behavior characteristics.The load stress,temperature stress,and their interactive effects between the asphalt layer and the rigid base were analyzed.It is clarified that the asphalt layer serves a dual role as both a“functional layer”and a“structural layer”.Typical distresses of rigid-flexible composite pavement,which primarily occur in the asphalt layer,were discussed.These distresses include reflective cracking,top-down cracking,rutting,and compressive-shear failure.Generally,the integrity of the rigid base and the interlaminar bonding conditions significantly impact the performance and distress of the asphalt layer.The technology for enhancing the performance of rigid-flexible composite pavement is summarized in three aspects:asphalt layer properties,rigid base integrity,and interlaminar bonding condition.The study concludes that developing high-performance pavement materials based on their structural behaviors is an effective approach to improve the performance and durability of rigid-flexible composite pavement.The integrated design of structure and materials represents the future direction of road design.展开更多
For a comprehensive experimental evaluation of the material quality, forecast of the properties and parameter change of the bituminous material was made at the time under the impact of external factors, they are subje...For a comprehensive experimental evaluation of the material quality, forecast of the properties and parameter change of the bituminous material was made at the time under the impact of external factors, they are subjected to the necessary tests. In the article the automated set “Tomsk-Asphalt-Test” for determining the elastic modulus of the specimens made of bituminous materials was used in road pavements, maximally close to natural conditions of operation of highways of the Siberian region inRussiaare described. The automated set contains: electromechanical, climate, electronic, PC and software subsystem. The operation principle is a short-time deformation of the asphalt specimens;measurement of physical values: the stress, strain, variation of the size line and temperature of the asphalt pavement material test specimen, converting the measured values into electrical signals, their program processing and visualization. The control of testing and viewing results of measurements is carried out in accordance with the menu software subsystem. The results of calculations: the maximum values of vertical load the difference between the maximum horizontal deformation value and the value measured last after specimen of asphalt material loading for each test cycle, the sum of the differences of the horizontal deformation values of the two sensors and modulus of elasticity.展开更多
The occurrence of top-down(TD)cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service.A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference method(FDM)and di...The occurrence of top-down(TD)cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service.A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference method(FDM)and discrete element method(DEM)was employed to investigate the mechanical behavior of asphalt pavement containing a pre-existing TD crack.The mesoscopic parameters of the model were calibrated based on the mixture modulus and the static mechanical response on the MLS66 test road.Finally,an analysis was performed to assess how variations in TD crack depth and longitudinal length affect the distribution patterns of transverse tensile stress,vertical shear stress,and vertical compressive stress.The results indicate that the vertical propagation of TD crack significantly increases both the tensile stress value and range on the middle surface,while the longitudinal development of TD crack has minimal impact.This phenomenon may result in more severe fatigue failure on the middle surface.With the vertical and longitudinal development of TD crack,the vertical shear stress and compressive stress show obvious"two-stage"characteristics.When the crack's vertical length reaches 40 mm,there is a sharp increase in stress on the upper surface.As the crack continues to propagate vertically,the growth of stress on the upper surface becomes negligible,while the stress in the middle and lower layers increased significantly.Conversely,for longitudinal development of TD crack,any changes in stress are insignificant when their length is less than 180 mm;however,as they continue to develop longitudinally beyond this threshold,there is a sharp increase in stress levels.These findings hold great significance for understanding pavement structure deterioration and maintenance behavior associated with TD crack.展开更多
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52178420,52408476)Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Transportation Construction Investment Group Co.,Ltd.(202410)+1 种基金Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20242207)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(HIT.DZJJ.2023086).
文摘Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure.This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements and summarizes future research directions.The review indicates that natural aggregates,being non-renewable resources,are steadily declining in availability and may need to meet future demands.Construction solid waste aggregates are rapidly developing,with fine separation of reclaimed asphalt pavement(RAP)and reinforcement of cementbased recycled aggregates serving as key strategies to enhance their application.Industry solid waste aggregates possess properties suitable for long-life pavements and offer additional functionalities such as cooling,conductivity,and reflectivity,demonstrating significant development potential.While artificial aggregates exhibit superior performance,their large-scale application requires consideration of economic and environmental impacts.Current aggregate evaluation methods need to address the needs of long-life pavements.Aggregate performance requirements should be graded based on mechanical stress and temperature distribution,with corresponding evaluation methods and indices developed.Evaluating the mechanical properties of aggregates should align more closely with actual stress states.Tests such as triaxial,repeated load,and wheel abrasion polishing are better suited for assessing the strength and durability of long-life pavement aggregates.Similarly,evaluating aggregates'physicochemical properties should be based on studies correlating these properties with road performance,with proposed evaluation criteria.Morphological characteristics of aggregates significantly influence asphalt mixture performance,and efficient evaluation of their profile,angularity,and texture will be a key focus of future research.
基金supported in part by the Technical Service for the Development and Application of an Intelligent Visual Management Platformfor Expressway Construction Progress Based on BIM Technology(grant NO.JKYZLX-2023-09)in partby the Technical Service for the Development of an Early Warning Model in the Research and Application of Key Technologies for Tunnel Operation Safety Monitoring and Early Warning Based on Digital Twin(grant NO.JK-S02-ZNGS-202412-JISHU-FA-0035)sponsored by Yunnan Transportation Science Research Institute Co.,Ltd.
文摘With the rapid development of transportation infrastructure,ensuring road safety through timely and accurate highway inspection has become increasingly critical.Traditional manual inspection methods are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive,but they also struggle to provide consistent,high-precision detection and realtime monitoring of pavement surface defects.To overcome these limitations,we propose an Automatic Recognition of PavementDefect(ARPD)algorithm,which leverages unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-based aerial imagery to automate the inspection process.The ARPD framework incorporates a backbone network based on the Selective State Space Model(S3M),which is designed to capture long-range temporal dependencies.This enables effective modeling of dynamic correlations among redundant and often repetitive structures commonly found in road imagery.Furthermore,a neck structure based on Semantics and Detail Infusion(SDI)is introduced to guide cross-scale feature fusion.The SDI module enhances the integration of low-level spatial details with high-level semantic cues,thereby improving feature expressiveness and defect localization accuracy.Experimental evaluations demonstrate that theARPDalgorithm achieves a mean average precision(mAP)of 86.1%on a custom-labeled pavement defect dataset,outperforming the state-of-the-art YOLOv11 segmentation model.The algorithm also maintains strong generalization ability on public datasets.These results confirm that ARPD is well-suited for diverse real-world applications in intelligent,large-scale highway defect monitoring and maintenance planning.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFB2605500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52308444)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2242024K40036).
文摘In situ density and moisture content of asphalt pavement are essential controlling parameters that require accurate measurement for quality control and quality assurance purposes.The ground-penetrating radar(GPR)technique could provide non-destructive,non-contact,and full-coverage estimations of pavement density and moisture content.However,the technical readiness and drawbacks,including prediction models,signal processing algorithms,and testing hardware,remain unclear for agencies and construction practitioners,impeding large-scale implementations.This paper aims to provide a thorough review of the theoretical background and current practices of using GPR for non-destructive measurements of asphalt pavement density and moisture content during construction,thereby allowing for real-time correction of over-or under-compaction on site.The principles and applications of GPR-based density and moisture content prediction models were comprehensively summarized.Their strengths and limitations were discussed.Cutting-edge GPR equipment suitable for such applications was introduced,including their system components,application scenarios,and inherent limitations.Factors affecting prediction accuracy were analyzed.Advanced signal processing algorithms were discussed in the end,along with the in-place calibration procedure for aggregate dielectric constants.The reviewed technique could be a guiding tool for real-time monitoring of asphalt pavement density and moisture content using GPR,offering practical insights for future development and standardized deployment in construction quality management.
基金financial and intellectual support provided by Queensland University of Technology(QUT)through its Higher Degree Research Program.
文摘The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems,particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads.The use of geosynthetics within the pavement structure increases the load-carrying capacity of unbound pavement layers by providing lateral restraint,improving vertical stress distribution,and enhancing bearing capacity.Such reinforcement typically aims to either improve the service life of pavements or achieve equivalent performance with a reduced granular cover.Previous and ongoing research quantifies geosynthetic performance in pavement reinforcement using various testing methods.Among these,laboratory model box tests subjected to cyclic loading are pivotal,as they closely replicate real-world traffic conditions.Hence,these studies are essential for understanding how geosynthetics distribute loads and enhance pavement durability.This facilitates the development of optimized geosynthetic design and installation practices,accelerating the loading process to simulate years of traffic wear in a shorter period.This review discusses the improved rutting resistance of unbound pavements reinforced with geosynthetic materials,specifically drawing on data from cyclic plate load tests conducted on laboratory model boxes,as highlighted in the literature.Key variables such as optimum geosynthetic placement,geosynthetic material properties,performance of different geosynthetic materials and the effects of aperture shape and size on rutting resistance are discussed.Furthermore,the review assesses various predictive rutting models,analysing their applicability and accuracy in forecasting the rutting performance of geosynthetic-reinforced unbound pavements.This comprehensive literature review aids pavement engineers and researchers,in guiding the selection and design of geosynthetics to optimize pavement durability and functionality under repetitive traffic loads.
基金Sponsored by the Major Science and Technology Special Traffic and Transportation in Jiangsu Province(Grant No.2014Y02)the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(Grant Nos.BK20180113 and BK20181112)
文摘Epoxy asphalt concrete has been one of the mainstream technology of steel deck pavement in China. But little specification about evaluation system for its distress condition has been researched and maintenance was still unsystematic. The section weight coefficient of different distress is proposed by analyzing the applicability of the “Highway Performance Assessment Standards”. Indexes mainly including SDPCI PDR and PCR are presented to evaluate its distress condition. The evaluation system and maintenance plan decision tree were recommended which can assist scientific maintenance of epoxy asphalt steel deck pavement.
基金Projects(2012zzts019,2012QNZT048)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,ChinaProject(201306370121)supported by the State Scholarship Fund of China+3 种基金Project(JT20090898002)supported by Traffic Technology Fund of Hainan Province,ChinaProject(2012M521563)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(51248006)supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(511114)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province,China
文摘In order to simplify the boundary conditions of pavement temperature field,the "Environment-Surface" system which considered the natural environment and pavement surface was established.Based on this system,the partial differential equations of the one-dimensional heat conduction in the pavement were established on the basis of the heat transfer theory.Furthermore,the function forms of the initial and boundary conditions of the equations were created through the field experiments.The general solution of the pavement one-dimensional heat conduction partial differential equations was acquired by using Green's function,and the explicit expression of pavement temperature field under specific constraint conditions was derived.For the purpose of analysis,the pavement temperatures in different seasons were calculated using the explicit expression of pavement temperature field,and the calculation accuracy was analyzed through the comparison between measured and calculated values.Then,the relationship between fitting accuracy and calculation accuracy of pavement temperatures was analyzed.The analysis results show that: the usage of "Environment-Surface" system simplifies the calculation of pavement temperature field; the relative error between calculated and measured values is generally less than 7% and is seldom influenced by seasons; there is a positive correlation between the calculation accuracy and the fitting accuracy of pavement surface temperature; high fitting accuracy would result in less error of pavement temperature prediction.
基金Funded by the National High-tech Research and Development Program of China ('863' Program) (2009AA11Z106)
文摘The property of reclaimed asphalt pavement（RAP） mixture will be affected mainly by composition of old asphalt/soil and cement content in CIR system. We studied the relationship between A/S and cementitious materials. It showed that if there was no soil in RAP, the unconfined compressive strength was only from 0.18 MPa to 1.07 MPa even if adding cement was from 2% to 6%, and RAP samples collapsed during conserving in water. The optimum water content rose from 6.5% to 11% with the declining of A/S from S=0 to A/S=1/5. Five RAP samples all got the maximum compressive strength when A/S=5/5, and the maximum compressive strength of the samples adding 6% cement was 3.17 MPa. It showed that the capacity of RAP was not only affected by A/S, but also by the content of cement. The dynamic modulus of RAP will increase with the rise of loading frequency and decrease with the temperature rising. SEM test showed that C-S-H interlacing formed the netted structure, and it enwrapped the aggregate and improved the strength of RAP.
文摘Based on system identification theory and FWD testing data, the effect of thickness error on backcalculating pavement layer moduli is studied and the method of singular value decomposition (SVD) is presented to solve the morbidity problem of sensitivity matrix in this paper.The results show that the thickness error has great effects on the backcalculated pavement layer moduli. The error of backcalculated moduli can be controlled within the range of ±15% by limiting the thickness error within the range of ±5%.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.70671064)
文摘With the rapid development of highway construction and formation of the highway network in China,the man- agement of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation （MR） activities has become important.In this paper,four discrete optimization models are proposed for different parties involved in the management system： government,highway agent,con- tractor and the common users.These four optimal decision models are formulated as linear integer programming problems with binary decision variables.The objective function and constraints are based on the pavement performance and prediction model using the pavement condition index （PCI）.Numerical experiments are carried out with the data from a highway system in Sichuan Province which show the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed models.
文摘We propose a mobile system,called PotholeEye+,for automatically monitoring the surface of a roadway and detecting the pavement distress in real-time through analysis of a video.PotholeEye+pre-processes the images,extracts features,and classifies the distress into a variety of types,while the road manager is driving.Every day for a year,we have tested PotholeEye+on real highway involving real settings,a camera,a mini computer,a GPS receiver,and so on.Consequently,PotholeEye+detected the pavement distress with accuracy of 92%,precision of 87%and recall 74%averagely during driving at an average speed of 110 km/h on a real highway.
文摘With the development of steel deck paving technology, the associated gussasphalt pavement system also develops maturely. In this paper, the structure characteristics and performance advantages are thoroughly explained by introducing the development course of gussasphalt. The material composition, properties and application effect of three typical pavement methods are analyzed. This paper is intended to give a relatively clear understanding regarding the specific features of gussasphalt, and provide some guidance to further expansion concerning gussasphalt pavement.
文摘This paper presents a description and analysis of the most important models to predict each of the Road User Costs components （Vehicle Operating Costs, Accident Costs and Value of Time） and proposes a model for estimating RUC components suitable for the Portuguese road network. These results are part of a research which aimed to obtain a Road User Cost Model to be used as a tool in road management systems. This model is different from other models by the fact that it includes a simple formulation that allows calibration and calculation of cost parameters, for any year, in a simple and fast way, providing trustworthy results. The required data is already available in Portuguese institutions, allowing periodic revision of cost parameters to insure accuracy.
基金The authors appreciate the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51878167)Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province。
文摘As an important part of steel bridge deck,the engineering quality and service condition of steel bridge deck pavement(SBDP)directly affects the capacity and operational efficiency of the bridge.This paper reviews the history of the development of SBDP in China over the past 20 years from the exploration stage,rapid development stage and prosperity stage.The development and application of SBDP at different stages are discussed in terms of materials,structure,design,performance evaluation,maintenance and rehabilitation,respectively.The advantages and disadvantages of different pavement materials and structures,and the application of different research methods are summarized.The review shows that the improvement of pavement materials and structures and the development of new materials should be further studied on the multi-scale to enhance the durability of pavement materials,so as to extend the service life of pavements.The design method of SBDP related to the synergistic effect of vehicle,pavement and bridge should be established,and the design concept and method standard of rigid base pavement structure should be improved and formulate a complete design standard.In addition,multi-disease intelligent identification system and equipment should be studied to track the entire course of disease development in real time.And it is necessary to develop appropriate algorithms to select and classify the complex data of disease and maintenance history.
文摘Detecting pavement cracks is critical for road safety and infrastructure management.Traditional methods,relying on manual inspection and basic image processing,are time-consuming and prone to errors.Recent deep-learning(DL)methods automate crack detection,but many still struggle with variable crack patterns and environmental conditions.This study aims to address these limitations by introducing the Masker Transformer,a novel hybrid deep learning model that integrates the precise localization capabilities of Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Network(Mask R-CNN)with the global contextual awareness of Vision Transformer(ViT).The research focuses on leveraging the strengths of both architectures to enhance segmentation accuracy and adaptability across different pavement conditions.We evaluated the performance of theMaskerTransformer against other state-of-theartmodels such asU-Net,TransformerU-Net(TransUNet),U-NetTransformer(UNETr),SwinU-NetTransformer(Swin-UNETr),You Only Look Once version 8(YoloV8),and Mask R-CNN using two benchmark datasets:Crack500 and DeepCrack.The findings reveal that the MaskerTransformer significantly outperforms the existing models,achieving the highest Dice SimilarityCoefficient(DSC),precision,recall,and F1-Score across both datasets.Specifically,the model attained a DSC of 80.04%on Crack500 and 91.37%on DeepCrack,demonstrating superior segmentation accuracy and reliability.The high precision and recall rates further substantiate its effectiveness in real-world applications,suggesting that the Masker Transformer can serve as a robust tool for automated pavement crack detection,potentially replacing more traditional methods.
文摘Based on the hypothesis of elastic two-layered foundation system under in-finite slab with known values of thicknesses of various layers and slab modulus,a programADMODE for evaluating foundation modulus is worked out by putting the inverse com-putation idea for moduli of various layers of foundation into an optimization problem.The validities of the theory and program have been checked and verified by taboratorytest.Besides,the foundation modulus have also been computed with this program by usingthe data obtained from Tai-Zhou experimental road.Through regression analyses,theempirical formulas for computing the increasing multiples of the moduli of subgrade andbase course are presented.
基金Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for offering financial support via Research University Individual (RUI) Grant 1001.PAWAM.8014140 for this study。
文摘Urban heat island(UHI) effect is a growing concern in numerous cities worldwide, which increases urban temperatures. Conventional asphalt pavements are a major contributor to the issue, causing environmental and health concerns. To tackle this issue, the implementation of cool pavements such as heat-reflective asphalt pavements has been introduced. This systematic literature review(SLR) thoroughly examines prior research to assess the effectiveness of heat-reflective asphalt pavements in reducing UHI effects. This SLR was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis(PRISMA) guidelines to enhance data reliability and minimize bias. This review process involved establishing review protocol, formulating review questions, systematically selecting articles through identification, screening, eligibility, quality appraisal, and data abstraction and analysis from various databases such as Scopus, Web of Science(WoS), Wiley, Taylor Francis, and Science Direct. Three primary themes and nine sub-themes were derived from the three review questions. From the results, heat-reflective asphalt pavements effectively minimized the UHI effect. However, their efficiency varies depending on factors such as pavement types, paving location, and use of cool materials. A comprehensive analysis examined heat-reflective pavement's mechanisms, benefits, and drawbacks. This investigation aimed to enhance comprehension and establish a robust basis for future studies in this field.
文摘Performing surveys on a single section of a road is quite different from that on a road network. In the first case, the need for performance characteristics of the pavement may be of service to rehabilitation. Surveying a road network, instead, aims to establish service levels, identify deficiencies and priorities and define budgets for maintenance. This challenge needs a methodological approach in order to widen the action plan and optimize the cost-benefit analysis of each asset through the use of preventive maintenance policies. High-speed monitoring systems on the market were specialized towards the necessity of measuring specific performance of the pavement or mapping land （data inventory）. The technological development of instrumentations such as inertial systems and synchronizers has enabled the integration of different devices and the achievement of the best correlation of data. This is the case of the LARAN （laser road analyzer）, whose helpfulness will be presented within a case study in which geometrical data and surface characteristic information-cracks, texture, profiles-were obtained through a unique survey. The cross-analysis resulted efficient for safety purposes and also for the identification of “black points” corresponding to boundary operative conditions of the road with respect to technical standards and recommendations.
基金This manuscript is supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB2601000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52278437,52008044)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2022JJ40479)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Provincial Department of Transportation(Grant No.202236)the Changsha Outstanding Innovative Youth Training Program Project(Grant No.kq2306009).
文摘Rigid-flexible composite pavement has gained significant popularity in recent decades.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research progress concerning rigid-flexible composite pavement,aiming to promote its application and address key issues while identifying future directions.The design theory and methodology of rigid-flexible composite pavement are discussed,followed by a description of its structural and mechanical behavior characteristics.The load stress,temperature stress,and their interactive effects between the asphalt layer and the rigid base were analyzed.It is clarified that the asphalt layer serves a dual role as both a“functional layer”and a“structural layer”.Typical distresses of rigid-flexible composite pavement,which primarily occur in the asphalt layer,were discussed.These distresses include reflective cracking,top-down cracking,rutting,and compressive-shear failure.Generally,the integrity of the rigid base and the interlaminar bonding conditions significantly impact the performance and distress of the asphalt layer.The technology for enhancing the performance of rigid-flexible composite pavement is summarized in three aspects:asphalt layer properties,rigid base integrity,and interlaminar bonding condition.The study concludes that developing high-performance pavement materials based on their structural behaviors is an effective approach to improve the performance and durability of rigid-flexible composite pavement.The integrated design of structure and materials represents the future direction of road design.
文摘For a comprehensive experimental evaluation of the material quality, forecast of the properties and parameter change of the bituminous material was made at the time under the impact of external factors, they are subjected to the necessary tests. In the article the automated set “Tomsk-Asphalt-Test” for determining the elastic modulus of the specimens made of bituminous materials was used in road pavements, maximally close to natural conditions of operation of highways of the Siberian region inRussiaare described. The automated set contains: electromechanical, climate, electronic, PC and software subsystem. The operation principle is a short-time deformation of the asphalt specimens;measurement of physical values: the stress, strain, variation of the size line and temperature of the asphalt pavement material test specimen, converting the measured values into electrical signals, their program processing and visualization. The control of testing and viewing results of measurements is carried out in accordance with the menu software subsystem. The results of calculations: the maximum values of vertical load the difference between the maximum horizontal deformation value and the value measured last after specimen of asphalt material loading for each test cycle, the sum of the differences of the horizontal deformation values of the two sensors and modulus of elasticity.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB2601200)Open Fund of National Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Technology(Changsha University of Science&Technology)(No.kfj230207).
文摘The occurrence of top-down(TD)cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service.A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference method(FDM)and discrete element method(DEM)was employed to investigate the mechanical behavior of asphalt pavement containing a pre-existing TD crack.The mesoscopic parameters of the model were calibrated based on the mixture modulus and the static mechanical response on the MLS66 test road.Finally,an analysis was performed to assess how variations in TD crack depth and longitudinal length affect the distribution patterns of transverse tensile stress,vertical shear stress,and vertical compressive stress.The results indicate that the vertical propagation of TD crack significantly increases both the tensile stress value and range on the middle surface,while the longitudinal development of TD crack has minimal impact.This phenomenon may result in more severe fatigue failure on the middle surface.With the vertical and longitudinal development of TD crack,the vertical shear stress and compressive stress show obvious"two-stage"characteristics.When the crack's vertical length reaches 40 mm,there is a sharp increase in stress on the upper surface.As the crack continues to propagate vertically,the growth of stress on the upper surface becomes negligible,while the stress in the middle and lower layers increased significantly.Conversely,for longitudinal development of TD crack,any changes in stress are insignificant when their length is less than 180 mm;however,as they continue to develop longitudinally beyond this threshold,there is a sharp increase in stress levels.These findings hold great significance for understanding pavement structure deterioration and maintenance behavior associated with TD crack.
