This 29 page illustrated book discusses what asphalt pavement is and how long it shouldl last with and without maintenance and proper installation. It discusses the various forms of asphalt pavement deterioration including surface and structural defects. It discusses the effects of poor design and construction, fuel spills, weathering, excessive loading and poor drainage. It also discusses alligator, block, reflection, linear, longitudinal, transverse, seam and edge cracking as well as potholes, patches and utility cuts. Specific surface deformation discussed includes frost heave, settlement, pushing/shoving and rutting. It defines bleeding, polished aggregate, weathering and raveling. It provides a very useful numerical rating system to rate individual pavements. This rating system allows the property or facility manager to adequately categorize their pavement for future maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Introduction
1: What is Asphalt Pavement
2: Expected Life of Asphalt Pavement
3: Methods of Assessing Asphalt Pavement Condition
4: Visual Assessments
5: Types of Defects: Surface, Surface Deformation, Cracks, Potholes
6: Numerical Rating System
7: Pictures
8: Summary
