Published: 2006 | Category: Activity management , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General
Rut depths are permanent deformations of the pavement structure, and an important indicator of the structural integrity of the pavement as well as having an impact on road user safety. Therefore, most road controlling agencies regularly monitor the levels of rut depths on their pavements.
See also:
Research Report 242 Harmonising automated rut depth measurements
Keywords: pavement, pavement condition, pavement monitoring, profilometer, rut depth, simulation, straight-edge