Pavement structural response is an important indicator of pavement structural capacity, which influences performance measures, such as cracking. Traditionally, pavement management systems have tracked performance using ...

The primary objective of this paper is to describe how the CPATT Test Track is used to advance Canadian pavement engineering practices through the investigation of the impact of axle loads and environment on flexible and ...

Pavement condition surveys which identify pavement distress types, severities and quantities and provide a condition index or rating are an essential part of any pavement management system and an invaluable tool in the ...

There is an increasing demand from the public and from legislators to treat pavement management like a business - know what you have, know what it is worth, and invest strategically. The private and public sectors, however, ...

In many states, capital and maintenance budgets are distinct and separate. It is well-known, however, that new (capital) assets must be maintained over the long term; capital investments directly impact maintenance ...

In the spring of 2010, Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding Davidson County (commonly referred to as "Metro") was hit by a massive flood along the Cumberland River and its associated tributaries. This event broke nearly ...

The author's consulting company was retained by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) in 2013 to develop a comprehensive strategic asset management plan (AMP) that outlines the strategy for capital projects ...

As a Pavement Management System increases in maturity, so does the amount of information powering it. As the level of information grows, efficiently communicating the data becomes difficult. The Washington State Department ...

With the passage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, commonly known as MAP-21, there has been increased focus and attention to asset management programs in transportation agencies and the development ...

State highway agencies (SHAs) collect profile data on their highway network using an inertial profiler, and use this data to compute the International Roughness Index (IRI) of highway segments, which are stored in a pavement ...