Future trends in transport infrastructure monitoring

Abstract

The intense traffic on existing pavements not only induces increased deterioration but also decreases vailability of pavements for monitoring and maintenance interventions. In Europe, in general, the existing pavement network requires maintenance in order to comply with traffic requirements. In an economic scenario of financial requirements, it is crucial to plan and justify maintenance measures needed for an efficient management. This paper presents future trends in pavement engineering focussing specifically on the non-destructive continuous monitoring, data processing, and possible applications of Building Information Modelling, as improved tools for pavement monitoring and rehabilitation management.