In situ Material Characterization for Pavement Evaluation by the Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves (SASW) Method

Abstract

Spectral-analysis-of-surface-waves (SASW) is a method of nondestructive testing for material characterization of pavement systems. SASW is based on the theory of stress waves propagating in elastic media with the key elements being the generation and measurement of Rayleigh waves. From these measurements, shear wave velocity and modulus profiles can be obtained for multilayered elastic systems. SASW tests were conducted on six airfield pavement sites. Young's modulus profiles from SASW were compared with moduli backcalculated using falling weight deflectometer test results and with laboratory values. Results indicate that SASW is a viable method for in situ characterization of pavement materials. Automation of testing and analyses techniques is needed for routine pavement evaluations. Research is needed to evaluate low strain effects on the moduli for surface, base, and subgrade materials and the effect of reflected waves on SASW measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA255660

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  • Don R. Alexander

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Elastic Properties
  • Elastic Waves
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Phase
  • Rayleigh Waves
  • Secondary Waves
  • Surface Waves
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Wave Propagation

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  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.