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Real-World Application of Non-Destructive Pavement Health Monitoring Sensors

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Monitoring road pavement conditions is a fundamental activity in road network management. A well-structured pavement management system (PMS) is based on the continuous collection of data on pavement conditions throughout the road's life cycle. In recent years, the integration of sensor technologies into road pavement for condition monitoring has attracted increasing attention. The collection of such data allows the construction of models that describe pavement deterioration as a function of traffic loads. This study presents an innovative solution (NDSPHM) for monitoring the structural condition of road pavements, which involves using acoustic sensors (microphones) to acquire the signature generated by passing vehicles, which propagates through the pavement structure. In more detail, this work focuses on the processing methodology applied to data collected on a highway under real traffic conditions.

Source: Sensors

DOI: 10.3390/s26030899

Authors: Alessandro Di Graziano, Salvatore Cafiso, Filippo Praticò, Enea Sogno, Andrea Fontana

Institutions: University of Catania, University of Reggio Calabria

Language: English

Topic: Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137