Description

This paper undertakes a review of falling weight deflectometer (FWD) structural testing of pavements and it’s use in the management of pavements today. Particular focus is made on the possibility of supplementing the structural data to more reliably predict pavement remaining life. The intention of this review is to examine the directions that could be taken to resolve this issue, with subsequent work required to resolve the questions identified.This paper undertakes a review of falling weight deflectometer (FWD) structural testing of pavements and it’s use in the management of pavements today. Particular focus is made on the possibility of supplementing the structural data to more reliably predict pavement remaining life. The intention of this review is to examine the directions that could be taken to resolve this issue, with subsequent work required to resolve the questions identified.