Preliminary Evaluation of Pavement Surface Distresses Related to Pavement Markings
Lucio Salles & Lev Khazanovich IRISE ANNUAL MEETING MAY 24, 2021
1 University of Pittsburgh | Swanson School of Engineering
The Research Problem
Reports of pavement distresses, such as cracking and raveling, under or along pavement markings
Romero and Brown, 2010
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Possible Causes Poor asphalt compaction near longitudinal joint Trapped moisture under marking
Romero and Brown, 2010
Differences in surface temperature
Marking Material Surface type
Parry and Kemp, 2007
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Project Objectives
Investigate pavement surface deterioration related to pavement markings Develop approaches to mitigate the issues Dwyer et al, 2013
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Project Approach
PennDOT Memo, 2018
Identification of sections presenting distress on or close to the marking Non-destructive testing FE modeling University of Pittsburgh | Swanson School of Engineering
Project Status Project started April 1st
Literature Review
Identifying/locating sections (HELP! – lus49@pitt.com)
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Application of Research Results
Mitigation of issues for future design/construction
If applicable, rehabilitation strategies PennDOT, 2017
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