Distressed Pavements Identification

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Transverse Construction Joint Deterioration

Distressed Pavements Identification Transverse Construction Joint Deterioration

Description

Series of closely spaced transverse cracks or a large number of interconnecting cracks occurring near the construction joint.

FIGURE 110 Distress Type CRCP 8—Transverse Construction Joint Deterioration

Severity Levels

Low
No spalling or faulting within 0.6 m of construction joint.

Moderate
Spalling < 75 mm exists within 0.6 m of construction joint.

High
Spalling ≥ 75 mm and breakup exists within 0.6 m of construction joint.

How to Measure

Record number of construction joints at each severity level.

FIGURE 111 Distress Type CRCP 8—Low severity Transverse Construction Joint Deterioration
FIGURE 112 Distress Type CRCP 8— Moderate Severity Transverse Construction Joint Deterioration
FIGURE 113 Distress Type CRCP 8— Low Severity Transverse Construction Joint Deterioration
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