What are the common methods for detecting pavement rutting?
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Common methods for detecting pavement rutting include the rutting method. Pavement measurement method: Select the cross-section to be tested for rutting, place the reference ruler on the test cross-section, with its direction perpendicular to the road centerline. Requirements for the test section: Determine the test section, which should be free of standing water, ice, snow, and contamination. Adjust the tire pressure of all test equipment to the standard pressure required by the equipment, and check whether the vehicle and test equipment are functioning properly. ③ Check the weather forecast; testing should not be conducted when the wind speed exceeds level 6. When using a laser rutting instrument to measure the rut depth of the pavement, adjustments or avoidance should be made if sunlight affects the test results.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, encountering ruts on the road is a common occurrence. There are several commonly used detection methods: first, manual inspection, where maintenance workers use rulers or levels to directly measure the depth, which is quite popular on rural roads; second, laser scanning technology, installed on inspection vehicles to map the road surface profile and identify rut depths in one pass; third, camera systems that take photos, with backend software analyzing the images to recognize depression levels. Rut problems are significant—deep areas accumulate water, causing tires to slip, making driving uncomfortable and increasing fuel consumption, and over time, the vehicle's suspension is prone to damage. With more ruts on the road, maintenance costs rise, so early detection and treatment are essential. Professional teams use a combination of methods to ensure safety. When driving, paying attention to bumps can also hint at the presence of ruts.
