Standard Test Method for Determining the Thickness of Bound Pavement Layers Using Short-Pulse Radar

Importancia y uso:

6.1 This test method permits accurate and nondestructive thickness determination of bound pavement layers. As such, this test method is widely applicable as a pavement system-assessment technique.

6.2 Although this test method, under the right conditions, can be highly accurate as a layer-thickness indicator, consistently reliable interpretation of the received radar signal to determine layer thicknesses can be performed only by an experienced data analyst. Such experience can be gained through use of the system and through training courses supplied by various equipment manufacturers or consulting companies. Alternatively, the operator may wish to use computer software to automatically track the layer boundaries and layer thickness, where applicable.

Subcomité:

E17.41

Referida por:

E1777-09R24

Volúmen:

04.03

Número ICS:

93.080.20 (Road construction materials)

Palabras clave:

GPR; ground penetrating radar; layer thickness; pavement thickness; radar;