Crack sealing is one of the most commonly used methods to preserve asphalt pavements. However, quantification of crack sealing benefits (or the long-term delaying effects of crack sealing on crack propagation) remains unavailable because field crack lengths could not be measured accurately and efficiently. In this study, 3D laser technology is proposed to measure and compare the growth of crack lengths between sealed and non-sealed pavement sections and, for the first time, to accurately and efficiently quantify the crack sealing benefits. To validate the proposed method and find adequate treatment timing (or conditions), nine field sites in Georgia, U.S., with different pavement pre-treatment conditions and roadway environmental factors were monitored over 3 years from December 2016 to September 2019. The study results showed that crack sealing can retard crack growth by 40%–128%, and such delaying effects are more significant under better pavement pre-treatment conditions. The findings suggest that transportation agencies can prolong the service life of pavements by applying crack sealing before the pavement condition becomes poor. In addition, this work has been proved to be very valuable for transportation agencies to determine the best timing and treatment criteria for crack sealing.
Quantitative Assessments of Crack Sealing Benefits by 3D Laser Technology
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 2675 , 12 ; 103-116
2021-07-07
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Electronic Resource
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