Determining surface infiltration rate of permeable pavements using digital imaging

Published in Water (MDPI), 2018

This paper presents a computer-vision approach for assessing the infiltration capacity of permeable pavements. Compared with conventional testing methods, the digital imaging method is intended to provide a faster and less intrusive way to evaluate pavement performance during maintenance inspections.

Key Contributions:

  • Image-processing algorithm for infiltration measurement
  • Field validation across multiple pavement types
  • Practical tool for municipal maintenance programs
  • Cost-effective alternative to conventional testing

Application: The method was developed with routine pavement condition assessment in mind.

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