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Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (Fourth Revised Edition).

PB2007110362

Publication Date	2003
Personal Author	Miller, J. S.; Bellinger, W. Y.
Page Count	169
Abstract	Accurate, consistent, and repeatable distress evaluation surveys can be performed by using the Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program. Color photographs and drawings illustrate the distress found in three basic pavement types; asphalt concrete-surfaced; jointed (plain and reinforced) portland cement concrete; and continuously reinforced concrete. Drawings of the distress types provide a reference to assess their severity. Methods for measuring the size of distresses and for assigning severity levels are given. The manual also describes how to conduct the distress survey, from obtaining traffic control to measuring the cracks in the pavement. Sample forms for recording and reporting the data are included. The manual also tells how to calibrate and operate fault measurement devices.
Keywords	Long-term pavement performance Distress evaluation surveys Distress identification manual Distressed types Sample forms
Source Agency	Federal Highway Administration
Corporate Authors	Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB91-118901 and PB94-186392.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200718

Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (Fourth Revised Edition).

Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program (Fourth Revised Edition).
PB2007110362

Publication Date	2003
Personal Author	Miller, J. S.; Bellinger, W. Y.
Page Count	169
Abstract	Accurate, consistent, and repeatable distress evaluation surveys can be performed by using the Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program. Color photographs and drawings illustrate the distress found in three basic pavement types; asphalt concrete-surfaced; jointed (plain and reinforced) portland cement concrete; and continuously reinforced concrete. Drawings of the distress types provide a reference to assess their severity. Methods for measuring the size of distresses and for assigning severity levels are given. The manual also describes how to conduct the distress survey, from obtaining traffic control to measuring the cracks in the pavement. Sample forms for recording and reporting the data are included. The manual also tells how to calibrate and operate fault measurement devices.
Keywords	Long-term pavement performance Distress evaluation surveys Distress identification manual Distressed types Sample forms
Source Agency	Federal Highway Administration
Corporate Authors	Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB91-118901 and PB94-186392.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200718