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A Study on the Development of an Automated Pavement Crack Sealer  

Lee Jeong-Ho (인하대학교 건축공학과)
Yu Hyun-Seok (인하대학교 건축공학과)
Kim Young-Suk (인하대학교 건축공학과)
Lee Jun-Bok (홍익대학교 건축공학과)
Cho Moon-Young (한국건설기술연구원)
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Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management / v.5, no.2, 2004 , pp. 162-171 More about this Journal
Abstract
Crack sealing is a maintenance procedure that is commonly used to reduce pavement degradation. If cracks in pavements are not sealed, surface water penetration can reduce the strength of the sub-base layers, which can result in increased deflections of the pavement. Reduced strength of the sub-base also accelerates the deterioration of the surface, due to development of greater cracking and potholes. Crack sealing is performed to reduce water and debris penetration, thereby helping to maintain pavement structural capacity and limiting future degradation. The process of sealing cracks in pavements is however dangerous, costly, and labor-intensive operation. Labor turnover and training are increasing problems related to crack sealing crews, and as traffic volumes increase. Automating crack sealing can reduce labor and road user costs, improve work quality, and decrease worker exposure to roadway hazards. The main objective of this research is to develop an automated system for sealing cracks in pavement. Extension of the algorithms and tools presented in this research is also recommended for future study.
Keywords
Crack; Crack sealing; Road maintenance; Automation;
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