Cracking is a natural, expected, and accepted behavior of concrete. However, cracks may affect the appearance, function, durability, service life, or more seriously, the structural integrity of the ...

GTRI researchers developed the prototype automated pavement crack detection and sealing system shown here. [Credit: Jonathan Holmes] Repaving roads with fresh tarmac is an expensive, time-consuming ...

Researchers from the Georgia Tech Research Institute developed a road repair system that aims to extend the lifespan of roadways by filling cracks as they appear. If feasible, the system could replace ...