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Standard Practice for Collecting Images of Pavement Surfaces for Distress Detection

AASHTO R 86 – Standard Practice for Collecting Images of Pavement Surfaces for Distress Detection

AASHTO R 86-18 outlines the procedures for collecting images of pavement surfaces utilizingautomated methods for the purpose of distress detection for both network- and project-levelanalysis. Detailed specifications are not included for equipment or instruments used to collect theimages. According to this standard, any equipment that can be adequately validated to meet thefunctionality stipulated herein is considered acceptable. The goal is to achieve a significant levelof standardization that will contribute to the production of consistent pavement conditionestimates while not unduly limiting innovation.