Guide for Conducting Forensic Investigations of Highway Pavements (2013) / Chapter Skim
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1 1.1 Background The concept of pavement forensic investigations has been around for a long time. Hundreds of such investigations have been performed in the United States in past decades, mostly to investigate the underlying causes of premature pavement failures.
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1.2 Objectives The objective of this guide is to provide a systematic process for conducting forensic investigations of highway pavements. It includes guidance on organization and planning of the investigation, sampling and testing requirements, interpretation of results, and decision-making processes.
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3 Chapter 2 summarizes the philosophy behind forensic investigations and the approach followed in this guide. Chapter 3 addresses requests for and initiation of a forensic investigation, including conduct of a preliminary investigation or background study.
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4establishment of an agency's forensic investigation protocol; these issues are not part of the investigation, but are critical to the success of an agency's forensic investigation program. Appendix B includes a series of case studies that illustrate the use of the process described in this guide.
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