Capturing application of pavement treatments

Abstract

For many years SCDOT was not able to adequately fund its pavement programs. Budget forecasts are created using a series of pavement performance models that estimate the future condition of pavements. There are many variables that effect the accuracy of these models. One of the most important is knowing what treatments have been applied to the pavements in the past. Being able to capture this information and apply it to the models increases the accuracy of forecasted conditions. Currently there is no consistent method of collecting this data. Over the course of this project different avenues and procedures will be examined to establish a reliable method of collecting the needed information.