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Shili Guo1, Mingyu Yu1, Zhiwei Xu2
1Institute of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Henan University of Engineering, Zhengzhou 451191, China.
Abstract:
Cracks are a common form of road distress that can significantly impact pavement integrity. Accurate detection of the attribute characteristics of cracks, including the type, location (top and bottom), width, and orientation, is crucial for effective repair and treatment. This study combines numerical simulations with filed data to investigate how the amplitudes of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) early-time signals (ETSs) vary with changes in the crack top and width, as well as how variations in the crack bottom impact radar reflected wave amplitude. The results show that when GPR ETSs are mixed with diffracted waves from the crack top, the amplitude change percentage of the ETS at the crack top exhibits a pronounced '∨'-shaped dip, which provides a clearer indication of the crack top. Furthermore, a positive correlation exists between crack width and the amplitude change percentage, offering a theoretical basis for quantitatively estimating crack width. On the reflected wave originating from the interface between the semi-rigid base and the subgrade, a pronounced '∧'-shaped dip is observed in the trough amplitude change percentage of the reflected wave at the crack bottom. For cracks of the same width, the amplitude of the '∧' vertex from reflective cracks is approximately three times greater than that from fatigue cracks. This discrepancy helps identify the crack bottom and quantitatively diagnose their types. The line connecting the vertices of the '∨' and '∧' shapes indicate the crack's orientation. Accurate diagnosis of crack properties can guide precise, minimally invasive treatment methods, effectively repairing road cracks and extending the road's service life.
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