Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Road Assessment: A Novel Approach to the Pavement Condition Index and VIZIR Methodologies
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1. Introduction
1.1. Pavement Maintenance
1.2. PCI Methodology
1.3. VIZIR Methodology
1.4. PCI and VIZIR Comparison
1.5. Photogrammetry in Road Assessment
1.6. Pavement Maintenance Using UAS
While UAS have shown immense potential in enhancing pavement maintenance practices, a noticeable gap exists in the literature. Most studies have focused on the general capabilities of UAS in various fields, but there is limited comprehensive research addressing their specific use in pavement assessment using standardized methodologies like PCI and VIZIR. Furthermore, there is a lack of detailed exploration of how UAS-acquired data aligns with these methodologies and how it can be effectively integrated into existing pavement management systems. This study seeks to bridge this gap, providing a nuanced understanding of the potential synergies between UAS technology and established pavement assessment methodologies.
1.7. Objectives of This Study
The increasing prevalence of UAS in various industries has shown its potential for efficient and safe operations in diverse applications. This study seeks to delve deeper into one application—pavement assessment in urban roads. The specific objectives of this research are as follows:
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To investigate the capability and efficiency of UAS in pavement assessment applied to urban roads, specifically in detecting surface defects such as cracks, potholes, and debris. This includes analyzing their ability to capture high-resolution aerial imagery of road sections and comparing it to information collected using traditional methods;
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To compare the PCI and VIZIR methodologies in the context of UAS-acquired data. While similar, these methodologies offer distinct advantages and have unique procedures and training requirements;
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To establish benchmarks for using UAS as a technology for data collection in pavement maintenance, thereby understanding its role relative to traditional techniques.
Through these objectives, this study aspires to shed light on the practicality, advantages, and potential challenges of employing UAS in pavement maintenance, setting the stage for a comprehensive and technology-driven approach to sustaining road infrastructure.
2. Materials and Methods
This study was structured in three phases to quantify and analyze pavement pathologies.
In the first phase, pertinent information was gathered by selecting flexible and rigid pavement sections. These sections were initially chosen based on preliminary identification of the roads in the study area, focusing on establishing a sample, including a mix of conditions: good, regular, and poor. This sample was adjusted based on the results of surveys presented to transportation professionals to verify and validate the pavement conditions.
The second phase involved a conventional survey of the pathologies, primarily through a visual inspection conducted in the field applying the VIZIR and PCI methodologies. A designated team was tasked with identifying the types of damage, measuring them, and assigning a severity grade to the identified damages. Concurrently, a UAS was deployed to obtain orthophotos of the designated sections. These orthophotos served to classify and quantify the defects similarly to the first visual inspection.
2.1. Area of Study
2.2. PCI Methodology
The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) method starts by selecting the necessary number of samples (n) to evaluate pavement conditions accurately. This selection is based on a standard equation aiming for a ±5% accuracy in the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) estimate at a 95% confidence level. The samples are chosen systematically throughout the pavement section, with a random starting point.
The next step involves calculating the sampling interval (i), ensuring an even distribution of the samples. Field inspections are then conducted to gather detailed information about the pavement, such as dimensions of deterioration and its severity. These data lead to the computation of damage density or percentage.
The PCI methodology then applies a set of curves to determine the Deduct Value (DV) based on the severity and density of damage. These values help calculate the Corrected Deduct Value (CDV) and the allowable number of deducts (m).
2.3. VIZIR Methodology
The VIZIR methodology defines pavement damage conditions based on the Surface Deterioration Index (ls). This index is calculated from the percentage of affected area over a defined linear length of the road under study. The value is 1 for a perfectly maintained condition and 7 for a completely deteriorated or destroyed flexible pavement structure. VIZIR primarily evaluates two main types of damages: Type A, which considers structural damages based on the pavement’s structural capacity deficiencies, and Type B, which accounts for functional damages related to operational and road safety.
2.4. General Procedure for Visual Inspection
Two civil engineers with pavement expertise performed a visual field inspection to assess the overall condition of the sections. This process involved documenting observed failures in the study section and measuring relevant parameters. The duration of inspections varied: roads with high deterioration took roughly 40 min, while those in regular or good condition took around 20 min for 100 m (328 ft) sections. Inspection time also depended on traffic flow; high-traffic roads precluded total closures. If a road had multiple lanes, at least one remained open, needing a traffic controller and proper signage.
2.5. UAS Technology and Flight Plan
The systematic flight plan also allowed for the collection of images with significant overlap, a crucial factor for the orthomosaic development and analysis. The orthomosaic was used to obtain measurements such as perimeter, area, volume, and dimensions of observed features. Flight planning was crucial to ensure comprehensive coverage and optimal image quality. The photogrammetric process included digital surface modeling and image processing using the pavement surface pictures captured by the UAS.
The UAS flights were conducted under favorable weather conditions to minimize potential disturbances and ensure stable flight operations. Additionally, the UAS’ onboard camera settings were fine-tuned for optimal image capture. The camera’s focus, exposure, and white balance were adjusted to suit the ambient lighting conditions, ensuring the captured images were clear, well-lit, and detailed. No additional focal length or lens was considered to provide a general framework, which is available in most cases.
2.6. UAS Inspection: PCI and VIZIR
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. PCI Methodology Comparison: Visual vs. UAS
3.2. VIZIR Methodology Comparison: Visual vs. UAS
3.3. PCI and VIZIR Applied to Urban Roads
In evaluating road conditions using VIZIR and PCI methods, we encounter several challenges when applied to urban roads. Some considerations can be addressed by incorporating UAS technology, but others require additional efforts. Some considerations are summarized below:
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Data collection process: Urban road inspections require meticulous, time-consuming visual checks. Every defect needs individual measurement and photographic documentation, a task that becomes more arduous with extensive wear and tear. UAS can help speed up this process and allow better allocation of time to decision-making processes.
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Traffic disruption: Inspections often necessitate traffic closures, introducing logistical complications and safety risks for the inspection teams, particularly in areas with high traffic volume. UAS still require some closures, but the process is faster and reduces the risk for the inspection team.
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Inspection methods to discriminate normal wear and tear from pavement damage: VIZIR is designed to assess structural damage typically caused by heavy vehicles. However, urban streets predominantly experience lighter traffic from personal cars and public transportation. This difference means that the wear and tear observed on urban roads do not necessarily indicate structural failures. More information than the UAS assessment is needed before obtaining the pavement condition.
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“Segment by segment” construction in urban settings: Roads often consist of segments built at different times, using varied materials, and constructed by multiple companies. This diversity in construction history adds complexity to the inspection process, as each segment may exhibit unique wear patterns and vulnerabilities not uniformly applicable across the entire road network. UAS can provide the current pavement condition, but a detailed post-processing will guide necessary actions after detecting a defect.
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Environmental conditions: Pavement assessment can be interrupted by multiple environmental conditions: rain, snow, sleet, freezing, or high temperature, among others. UAS will have the same experience under these conditions and follow the same criteria for when the inspection needs to be stopped. However, other environmental factors must be considered when UAS takes pictures during inspection: water reflectivity after rain, snow covering portions of the pavement, foreign object debris in the road (vegetation, animals, etc.), and even shadows from surrounding objects. Under these circumstances, UAS must be accompanied by a team and equipment that can mitigate the effect of this outside variable in the inspection process.
Considering these limitations, it is imperative to consider further approaches and incorporate them in everyday inspections. This could mean modifying existing methods to better align with the nuances of urban environments or embracing innovative technologies, like UAS usage, to facilitate more efficient and less intrusive data collection.
3.4. Proposed Modifications to PCI and VIZIR Methodologies
This research introduces modifications to the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and VIZIR methodologies to improve the measuring method and efficiency in assessing urban infrastructure. A significant innovation is the integration of UAS into pavement assessment methods. UAS utilization markedly enhances the data collection process, offering more detailed and comprehensive evaluations of pavement conditions than traditional on-ground measurements.
The authors suggest dividing the road network into distinct segments to tackle the uniformity issues in assessing local and collector roads. This strategy would allow for more precise, pertinent data collection, leading to a thorough understanding of the varied conditions across different road sections. These proposed modifications aim to enhance the precision and applicability of PCI and VIZIR methodologies in urban settings. Integrating advanced technologies like UAS and segmenting road networks for targeted analysis can provide more reliable and actionable insights for pavement condition assessment and maintenance planning.
4. Conclusions and Recommendations
This research study underscores the efficacy of photogrammetry, facilitated by UAS, as a viable alternative. This technology offers a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, enabling a more comprehensive assessment of pavement damages. Integrating UAS into pavement condition assessment has proven to provide a comprehensive assessment and significantly reduce the time and resources required for field inspections. Furthermore, this approach minimizes safety risks associated with on-ground inspections, especially in high-traffic urban areas.
This study highlights the inherent limitations of the VIZIR and PCI methodologies in assessing urban road conditions. The VIZIR method, although robust, struggles with efficient data collection over extensive road networks and cannot account for functional damages in its assessments. Similarly, the PCI method faces challenges in data collection efficiency, particularly in urban environments where traffic and logistical constraints complicate field inspections. Both methods face challenges when incorporated in urban settings that need to be studied in future work; these challenges include the data collection process, traffic disruption, differentiating damage from wear and tear, segmented construction, and environmental conditions.
This study recommends the adoption of UAS-assisted photogrammetry as a standard practice in urban infrastructure management. It offers a scalable, efficient, cost-effective pavement condition assessment solution. Future research should focus on refining the integration of UAS technology with existing pavement assessment methodologies, establishing standardized protocols, and exploring the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence in automating damage detection and classification. These advancements will pave the way for more proactive and preventive maintenance strategies, ultimately contributing to the longevity and safety of urban road networks. Furthermore, this study did not use different height configurations, cross-flights, convergent photography, GIS integration, and AI detection approaches since the objective was to provide a faster and readily available framework for implementation. However, future research should explore this flight configuration and how they could improve certain parameters in this study.
In addition, future research should explore the implications of using UAS technology in urban infrastructure regarding public regulation. For example, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States regulates flying over people, flights at night, and operations within restricted airspace. Infrastructure owners will have to navigate the legal environment and work with regulatory agencies to provide seamless integration in urban roads.
Finally, the VIZIR methodology considers defects that compromise the pavement’s structural integrity, also known as structural defects. However, the methodology does not consider defects that affect the pavement’s performance or efficiency without necessarily compromising its structural integrity, also known as functional defects. These defects can affect the pavement’s condition and, if considered in the assessment, can decrease the rating condition. Future work should address functional defects and adapt the methodology to include their effects in the analysis.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, D.M.O.R. and J.A.P.C.; Formal Analysis, D.M.O.R., J.A.P.C. and M.A.R.M.; Methodology, D.M.O.R., J.C.S. and J.A.P.C.; Validation, D.M.O.R., J.C.S., J.A.P.C. and M.A.R.M.; Writing—Original Draft, D.M.O.R., J.C.S., J.A.P.C. and M.A.R.M.; Writing—Review and Editing, J.C.S. and M.A.R.M. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research received no external funding.
Data Availability Statement
Data are available upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The authors appreciate the support of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali through the Research Seedbeds in Sustainable Intermodal Infrastructure and Mobility Organization (SIIMON) and Construction Materials (MATCON). Publication of this article was funded in part by Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Figure 1.
Methodology followed in this study for phases I, II, and III.
Figure 1.
Methodology followed in this study for phases I, II, and III.
Figure 2.
Summary of PCI methodology.
Figure 2.
Summary of PCI methodology.
Figure 3.
Summary of VIZIR methodology.
Figure 3.
Summary of VIZIR methodology.
Figure 4.
DJI Mavic Air used in this study.
Figure 4.
DJI Mavic Air used in this study.
Figure 5.
Flight plan over the study area at an altitude of 5.00 m (16.40 ft).
Figure 5.
Flight plan over the study area at an altitude of 5.00 m (16.40 ft).
Figure 6.
Flight plan over the study area at an altitude of 3.00 m (9.84 ft).
Figure 6.
Flight plan over the study area at an altitude of 3.00 m (9.84 ft).
Figure 7.
Pavement section captured from traditional visual inspection.
Figure 7.
Pavement section captured from traditional visual inspection.
Figure 8.
Three-dimensional models of the area of study generated by images captured by UAS.
Figure 8.
Three-dimensional models of the area of study generated by images captured by UAS.
Figure 9.
Measurement comparison using traditional tools (left) and computational tools (right). The measurements to the right show a perimeter of 50.40 m and area of 41.20 m2.
Figure 9.
Measurement comparison using traditional tools (left) and computational tools (right). The measurements to the right show a perimeter of 50.40 m and area of 41.20 m2.
Figure 10.
Defect comparison between visual and UAS inspection measurements.
Figure 10.
Defect comparison between visual and UAS inspection measurements.
Table 1.
PCI and VIZIR comparison.
Table 1.
PCI and VIZIR comparison.
Category | PCI | VIZIR |
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Pavement type | Flexible, rigid, composite, gravel | Flexible, rigid, composite |
Road category | Freeway, arterial, collector, local | All |
Advantages | Accuracy | Easy implementation |
Equipment | Moderate | Minimum |
Staff training | Moderate | Minimum |
Table 2.
General characteristics of the study area.
Table 2.
General characteristics of the study area.
ID | Pavement | Material | Length (m) [ft] | Average Width (m) [ft] |
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FS1 | Flexible | Asphalt | 334.63 [1097.87] | 7.00 [22.97] |
FS2 | Flexible | Asphalt | 164.20 [538.71] | 7.00 [22.97] |
FS3 | Flexible | Asphalt | 216.60 [710.63] | 6.00 [19.69] |
RS1 | Rigid | Concrete | 259.36 [850.92] | 12.32 [40.42] |
RS2 | Rigid | Concrete | 243.00 [797.24] | 7.00 [22.97] |
Table 3.
Deformation Index (Id) and the Cracking Index (If) relationship.
Table 3.
Deformation Index (Id) and the Cracking Index (If) relationship.
If|If | 0 | 1–2 | 3 | 4–5 |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
1–2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
4–5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Table 4.
VIZIR and PCI rating comparison by visual inspection and UAS.
Table 4.
VIZIR and PCI rating comparison by visual inspection and UAS.
Section | Visual Inspection Rating | UAS Rating |
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VIZIR Method | ||
FS1 | 3 | 3 |
FS1 | 3 | 3 |
FS2 | 3 | 3 |
PCI Method | ||
RS1 | 94 | 94 |
RS2 | 66 | 58 |
Table 5.
Criteria comparison for visual and UAS PCI inspection.
Table 5.
Criteria comparison for visual and UAS PCI inspection.
Criteria | Visual Inspection | UAS Inspection |
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Duration of data capture | It can take at least 40 min on highly deteriorated roads | Up to 20 min for 100 m sections (328 ft), inclusive of all processes described above |
Method of inventory | Conducted in the field | Conducted through orthophotos |
Method of measurements | Regular geometric shapes (Square and/or Rectangle) | Based on the existing road irregularity |
Personnel required | Minimum of 2 people | One person for flight and data processing |
Road closures | Total or partial closure during the inspection, causing traffic delays | Complete closure for approximately 10 min during UAS flight |
Safety concerns | Risk of accidents, e.g., being hit by a vehicle | Limited risk to the operator and people aiding in the flight operation |
Table 6.
Measure comparison between field and UAS inspection for sections RS1 and RS2.
Table 6.
Measure comparison between field and UAS inspection for sections RS1 and RS2.
Section | Type of Defect | Unit | Field | UAS | Difference | Difference (%) |
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RS1 | Disintegration | m2 [ft2] |
12.00 [129.17] |
10.50 [113.02] |
1.50 [16.15] |
−12.50 |
Crack block | m2 [ft2] |
9.60 [103.33] |
10.20 [109.79] |
0.60 [6.46] |
+6.30 | |
Shrinkage | m2 [ft2] |
99.00 [1065.63] |
105.00 [1130.21] |
6.00 [64.58] |
+6.10 | |
RS2 | Separation joints | m [ft] |
200.00 [656.17] |
217.49 [713.55] |
17.49 [57.38] |
−8.70 |
Patch | m2 [ft2] |
236.60 [2546.74] |
295.18 [3177.29] |
58.58 [630.55] |
+24.80 | |
Longitudinal crack | m [ft] |
200.00 [656.17] |
217.49 [713.55] |
17.49 [57.38] |
+8.70 | |
Disintegration | m2 [ft2] |
717.50 [7723.11] |
804.60 [8660.64] |
87.10 [937.54] |
+12.10 |
Table 7.
Measure comparison between field and UAS inspection.
Table 7.
Measure comparison between field and UAS inspection.
Section | Type of Defect | Unit | Field | UAS | Difference | Difference (%) |
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FS1 | Aggregate polishing | m2 [ft2] |
215.00 [2314.24] |
220.00 [2368.06] |
5.00 [53.82] |
+2.30 |
Bump | m2 [ft2] |
7.43 [79.98] |
7.76 [83.53] |
0.33 [3.55] |
+4.40 | |
Longitudinal cracks | m [ft] |
100.00 [328.08] |
105.00 [344.49] |
5.00 [16.40] |
+5.00 | |
FS2 | Surface wear | m2 [ft2] |
70.00 [753.47] |
93.20 [1003.20] |
23.20 [249.72] |
+33.10 |
Bump | m2 [ft2] |
100.00 [328.08] |
84.00 [904.17] |
16.00 [172.22] |
−16.00 | |
Aggregate polishing | m2 [ft2] |
72.00 [775.00] |
61.30 [659.83] |
10.70 [115.17] |
−14.90 | |
Crocodile skin | m2 [ft2] |
78.00 [839.59] |
111.10 [1195.87] |
33.10 [356.29] |
+42.40 | |
FS3 | Surface wear | m2 [ft2] |
336.00 [3616.67] |
425.00 [4574.66] |
89.00 [957.99] |
+26.50 |
Bump | m2 [ft2] |
72.00 [775.00] |
88.70 [954.76] |
16.70 [179.76] |
+23.20 | |
Crocodile skin | m2 [ft2] |
120.00 [1291.67] |
120.00 [1291.67] |
0.00 [0.00] |
0.00 |
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