Sensors for Monitoring Asphalt Pavements
Sensors for Monitoring Asphalt Pavements Image Credit: Zhao jiankang/Shutterstock.com The potential degradation of asphalt pavements results in expensive construction work and can be a serious safety concern for those traveling on affected roads. Although regular maintenance is often performed on paved roads, an urgent need for a precise pavement monitoring system remains. As a result, several smart sensor networks have been developed to monitor asphalt pavements' structural health in real-time. An Introduction to Pavements Historically, unpaved roads consisting of a mixtur...