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1. Definition Loss of material from the surface of the concrete slab to a depth of less than 20mm including scaling pop outs and potholes but excluding joint or crack spalling Surface crazing map cracking should also be recorded under this defect For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Notes September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 72 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description 0P2 Settlement Defect Code NGST Recotded As Area in Square Metres Definition Extensive depressions and or heaving affecting more than one bay or lengths in excess of 15m for CRCP resulting in a variation in level of greater than 50mm Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 73 of Chapter amp the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Settlement Defect Code NSET Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Settlement and or heaving including stepping at cracks and subsidence of patches and reinstatements resulting in a dif
2. September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 8 of Chapter 8 Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Se fi Ss Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS wa Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI A Frequently Asked Questions Q1 Can DVI Surveys be carried out from a moving vehicle No Q2 Should kerbs be surveyed during carriageway or footway surveys It is recommended that kerbs should be surveyed during DVI Q3 What is the minimum defect area to be recorded 0 1m i e 0 1m 1m Q4 For a linear defect what is the minimum defect Length to be recorded 1m Q5 Does an edge defect exist if there is an edge restraint i e kerb or channel No See Chapter 1 Q6 What are the requirements for audit oma DVI Survey Auditing should be carried out in accordance with Chapter 4 OA and Audit of Volume 2 of this UKPMS User Manual The auditor should be accredited Q7 Are grass verges included as features in UKPMS Grass Verges are not included in the standard UKPMS rule set however if a erassed verge does exist then consideration shall be given to its XSP when surveying paved areas Q7 Can Left and Right footways be inspected separately Left and right footways can be inspected separately if you use using the master partial survey option Q8 Can DVI surveys be used as an alternative to CVI surveys Yes DVI surveys can be converted using the UKPMS conversion software to replicate
3. September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 56 of Chapter 8 gt C 7 S g the ukpms user manual sa e a Gustenee Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Defective Surface Dressing Detect Description Defect Code NDSD Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Stripping fretting or chip loss in surface dressing thin bituminous overlays or high friction surfacings Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Bituminous overlays greater than 20mm thick are inspected as overlaid concrete September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 87 of Chapter 8 fi Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI _ Bituminous Patching _ Defect Description Defect Code NPAT 7 Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Bituminous patches and reinstatements in a concrete pavement other than those at a longitudinal or transverse joint Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Bituminous patches at a joint are recorded as Major Transverse Joint Spalling or Major Longitudinal Joint Spalling as appropriate Defects in permanent patches and reinstatements are recorded as for un patched areas Local policy and pra
4. Local Settlement Settlement and or heaving including NSET Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum stepping at cracks and subsidence of Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m patches and reinstatements resulting in a Faulting at slab joints is not to be recorded under difference of level greater than 10mm within this defect part or all of a single bay or within a length of 15m on CROP ironwork then multiple cracking shall be the only defect recorded Ifin items 1 and 2 the single crack extends beyond 1m in length than a single crack defect shall also be recorded For area measurement purposes the minimum Cracking associated with Cracking around manholes gullies etc NCIK Area in Square Cracking around ironwork shall be recorded if one Ironwork Metres or more of the following is achieved 1 A single crack up to 1m in length emanating from the iron work 2 A Single crack up to 1m in length which starts within 0 5m of the ironwork 3 A single crack is confined to within 0 5m of the ironwork If multiple cracking extends immediately from the defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 27 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Pavement Condition Information Systems 4 Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Transve
5. p Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukoms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fm Cos j J e Ma _ the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI jj Pavement Condition Information Systems Document Information Title Sub Title The UKPMS User Manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 DVI ames Wallis Description This chapter describes the UKPMS Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Document History tatu Date Changes ftom Previous Version raft JW 01 02 05 First draft for internal review leased 06 05 05 First released version incorporating comments from the Visual Survey Subgroup and the new document style _ JW dated Feb 2007 Updates in line with new Inspector Accreditation and recommendations from UKPMS Visual Survey Sub Group Ta Ra t T D o Final 05 Sept 2011 Chapter No Corrections in Headers and Footers No 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 09 10 PCIS Support Contractor TRL Crowthorne House Nine Mile Ride Wokingham Berkshire RG40 3GA WWW pols ore uk Email ukpms trl co uk Phone 44 0 1344 770480 Fax 44 0 1344 770356 September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 2 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual gt C E S es Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS iaoa satena Cha
6. Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Not Defective Defect Code F Y V BTS The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Length in metres E m 7 The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 99 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Code F Y V BNA The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As eg seek HS The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Definition Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as Im The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 100 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway C
7. 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 64 of Chapter amp the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Cattiageways Defect Description Missing Filler acct Recorded As Area in Square Metres ee Definition Areas where the joint filling medium is not present Notes For atea measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Not rated Recorded for information only September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 65 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Cattiageways nia The feature is present but free from defects Notes Fot measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 66 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Cattiageways Definition The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as Im The feature is present but not assessed This may occur d
8. Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V ica The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 124 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Code F Y V FNA The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As eg seek HS The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Definition Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as Im The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 125 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Kerb Defect Description Kerb Disintegration Defect Code KBDN Recorded As Length in metres Definition Loss of material from the vertical or horizontal surfaces of the kerb excluding chips and spalls less th
9. Ty T ae p y e IA z u sAr ANM Ps a S f Definition Limited loss of surface applied chippings with less than one third of the chippings within the area of the defect missing Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel paths and areas of reinstatement This defect is only applicable to proprietary surfacing i e Surface Dress High friction surfacing and micro asphalt September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 46 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Description Whole Carriageway Major Fretting Detect Code BFRJ Recorded As Area in Square Metres gt ae ee Loss of material other than surface applied chippings from the surface course or pot holing to the degree that the original surface course is no longer discernible OR loss of material from the surface matrix to a depth greater than 20mm This may be apparent if larger aggregate in the binder course is exposed Surface applied chippings are surfaces such as Surface Dressing and Anti Skid Micro Asphalt Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of
10. a CVI survey See Chapter 7 Coarse Visual Inspection CVI of Volume 2 of this UKPMS User Manual The conversion software is available from www pcis org uk Users should be aware that the conversion process is only approximate and there may be differences in the final result between using DVI survey data directly and using DVI survey data converted to CVI in UKPMS calculations Q9 Can you clarify the difference between chipping loss and fretting Yes chipping loss can only apply to surface applied chippings which are laid on the original wearing surface course Figure 4 ustration of Chipping Loss C Fretting below shows diagrammatically how the different defects are to be recorded The shaded area shows where the material is missing and what defect is recorded September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 9 of Chapter 8 PEIS n Information Syst the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Surface applied Chippings i e Surface Dressing Chipping Loss slurry etc Minor Fretting Major Fretting Surface Course Binder Course Base Course Sub Base Course Figure 4 Illustration of Chipping Loss amp Fretting Q10 Can you clarify the difference bet
11. flush with or covering the friction material Severe local settlement subsidence and or heaving producing a difference in BFAJ Area in Eo Metres BFAN Area in Square Metres Area in Square Metres Moderate local settlement BLMS Area in Square Metres subsidence and or heaving producing a difference in level from 13 to 30mm This will include defective patches or public utility reinstatements level greater than 30mm This will include failed patches or public utility reinstatements defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 Page 19 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Cc i SG e Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS a Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFI
12. in Square Metres Definition Fine cracking or crazing less than 2mm in width For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 44 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Cattiageways Defect Description Whole Carriageway Major Chip Loss Defect Code BCHN Recorded As Area in Square Metres Extensive loss of surface applied chippings having more than Definition one third of the chippings within the area of the defect missing Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel paths and areas of reinstatement This defect is only applicable to proprietary surfacing i e Surface Dress High friction surfacing and micro asphalt September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 45 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Descriptio j Whole Carriageway Minor Chip Loss Defect Code BCHJ Recorded As Area in Square Metres i
13. 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Longitudinal Trip Defect Code F Y V BTR The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Length in metres SAA om Dy ki ogy Definition Vertical projections exceeding 13mm which extends continuously in the longitudinal direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ _Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 97 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Spot Defects Defect Code F Y V BSP The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Isolated spot defects such as vertical projections trips exceeding 13mm areas of ponding or depressions and pot holing Notes Point item recorded to the nearest metre Definition September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 98 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems
14. Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Des criptio j Right Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 2 Defect Code BRE2 anim Fw Disintegration of the edge of the carriageway to a depth below the surface course or deformation greater than 20mm in depth Definition confined to the carriageway edge Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 59 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Cattiageways sii Defect Code BUTS The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect leneth should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 60 of Chapter 8 gt avement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI c
15. Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Transverse Joint Faulting Defect Code NFAU Recorded As Length in Metres Severity Severity 1 A difference of level of 5mm to 15mm with no evidence of Definition pumping or dynamic movement Severity 2 Evidence of pumping or dynamic movement or a difference of level of greater than 15mm Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing of this defect September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 76 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Major Transverse Joint Spalling NJSJ Length in Metres A SA NE LAA Definition Loss of material from the joint edge extending more than 100mm from the joint and or with a depth of 20mm or more Also includes bituminous repairs at the joint Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the affected length UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 77 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for
16. F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As e _ 7 Vertical projections exceeding 13mm which extend continuously in the longitudinal direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement Notes Fot measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Vertical projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 122 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Spot Defects Defect Code F Y V FSP The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Isolated spot defects such as vertical projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding Potholes Rocking flags Missing flags Gaps between flags Notes Point item recorded to the nearest metre Definition September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 123 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Not Defective Defect Code F Y V FTS The first letter of the code denotes the feature for
17. NITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Wheel Track Rutting Depression of the surface BRUT Length in metres For the full cross section position method the rut depth course in the vehicle wheel is a measurement of rutting in the nearside wheel path paths relative to the remainder which is representative of that lane within the sub section length pI Uae gurie For the simplified cross section position method the rut depth is a measure of the largest nearside wheel path which is representative of that carriageway within the sub section length This defect is normally collected by machine surveys Transverse Reflection Single transverse cracks BTC1 Count The recorded parameter is the number of cracks in the Cracking Severity 1 section or sub section Where cracks do not extend over the full width of the section the total length of cracking should be estimated and the equivalent number of full width cracks recorded To be recorded when the carriageway appears to be covered concrete Transverse Reflection Single transverse cracks with BTC2 Count The recorded parameter is the number of cracks in the Cracking Severity 2 spalled joints at regular section or sub section spacing or multiple cracks at Where cracks do not extend over the full width of the regular spacing section the total length of cracking should be estimated and the equivalent number of full width cracks recorded To be recorded when the carriageway appears to be covered concret
18. P and or parallel minor cracks at less than 2m spacing in CRCP Notes Intended for the recording of structural defects surface crazing map cracking should not be recorded under this defect For individual cracks a nominal crack width of 0 5m is assumed for the determination of the area affected September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 70 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattilageways Defect Descriptio j Major Concrete Surface Deterioration Defect Code NSFJ Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Loss of material from the surface of the concrete slab to a depth of 20mm or greater including scaling pop outs and potholes but excluding joint or crack spalling Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 71 of Chapter 8 D i Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI FOI Gea lom amp We Defect Description Minor Concrete Surface Deterioration Defect Code NSFN p Recorded As Area in Square Metres
19. UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattilageways Defect Description Minor Transverse Joint Spalling Defect Code NJSN Recorded As Length in Metres Ll Ll 9 4 E m O oa 4G Pal 4 s p oa p DA _ gt i we Fn Bal AN x mipi f A a b E f St A eae C Ae z i he pS TA REE 19 so ae Definition Loss of material from the joint edge extending up to 100mm from the joint with a depth less than 20mm Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the affected length UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 78 of Chapter amp fi Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Transverse Joint Cracking Detect Code NJCK Recorded As Length in Metres Any cracking including corner cracking and cracking in permanent patches and reinstatements which is confined to an area within 0 5m of the transverse joint Cracks less than 1m in length which emanate from and extend beyond this area are also included For measurement purposes the
20. ajor Cracking Defect Description Defect Code F Y V BCJ The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V j Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Multiple cracking and coarse crazing gt 2mm in width Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 91 of Chapter 8 Notes Ppcis avement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Code F Y V BCN The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres AZ AM Brie sah ir r eS Fa A A Spc rey vr ar piane f e e 7 7 z g i e e e Fine cracking or crazing less than 2mm in width For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc September 2011 Page 92 of Chapter 8 Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Detect Description Major Fretting Defect Code F Y V BF J The first letter of the code denotes t
21. an 25mm in any two directions Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 126 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Kerb Defect De scrip tion Kerb Misalignment gt i PA 4 i Definition Displacement of the kerb by more than 50mm in a horizontal or vertical direction including rocking kerbs Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 127 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Kerb Inadequate Up stand a r i pea n er s 1 F u Definition Length in metres where the vertical height of the kerb falls below 75mm where the kerb is adjacent to the footway and below in 25mm in other locations Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m The thresholds below which upstand is considered inadequate may vary according to local policy and practice September 2011 UKPMS_ _Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 128 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspect
22. and areas where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Cracked but Level Flags Flags which are cracked but have no F Y V FLF Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum depressions or vertical projections greater Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m than 138mm Longitudinal Trip Vertical projections exceeding 13mm which F Y V FTR Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum extend continuously in the longitudinal defect length should be taken as 1m direction e g along the back of a kerb or Vertical projections trips exceeding 13mm along the edge of a reinstatement Small depressions and areas of ponding The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks C and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 39 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual C i S N Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS s e a E l e lt a Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Spot Defects Isolated spot defects such as vertical F Y V FSP Count Point item recorded to the nearest metre projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding Potholes Rocking flags Missing flags Gaps between flags Not Defective The feature is present but free from defects F Y V FTS Length in metres For measurement purposes the mini
23. crete surface Worn fatted or polished bituminous surface on a concrete pavement NTEX Area in Square Metres NDSD Area in Square Metres NPAT Area in Square Metres Stripping fretting or chip loss in surface dressing thin bituminous overlays or high friction surfacings Bituminous patches and reinstatements in a concrete pavement other than those at a longitudinal or transverse joint NLDS Length in Metres UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Bituminous overlays less than 20mm would be inspected as concrete For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Bituminous overlays greater than 20mm thick are inspected as overlaid concrete For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Bituminous patches at a joint are recorded as Major Transverse Joint Spalling or Major Longitudinal Joint Spalling as appropriate Defects in permanent patches and reinstatements are recorded as for un patched areas Local policy and practice in respect of routine maintenance and public utility reinstatements will determine the circumstances under which bituminous patching is recorded as a defect September 2011 Page 31 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Pavement Condition In
24. ctice in respect of routine maintenance and public utility reinstatements will determine the circumstances under which bituminous patching is recorded as a defect September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 88 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways lt i tm Defect Code NNDE es IA aie The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect leneth should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 89 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Not Assessed NNOA Definition The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works ot parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 90 of Chapter 8 pP CIS m the ukpms user manual aa ae e cea 7 Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI _ M
25. d spot defects such as vertical projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding Potholes Notes Point item recorded to the nearest metre Definition September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 116 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Not Defective Defect Code F Y V CTS The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 117 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Code F Y V CAN The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Footpath E r EFE E ANI i 2 Shs N ag et ee am al amp The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Notes For measurement purposes the minimu
26. dge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel Not Defective The feature is present but free BUTS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum defect from defects length should be taken as 1m Not assessed The feature is present but not BNAS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum defect assessed This may occur due length should be taken as 1m The feature is to the presence of road works or present but not assessed This may occur due to the parked cars or the execution of a partial survey presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 22 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual i SG e Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Carriageway DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Major Block Deterioration Settlement subsidence or heave KSBD Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of producing a difference in level greater than 30mm including rocking blocks and missing blocks This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the carriageway has heaved for example due to tree Minor Block Det
27. e September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 20 of Chapter 8 Ppcis Condition Information System 3 _ Bituminous Carriageway continued DEFECT Left Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 1 Major cracking or fretting inthe BLE1 Length in metres surface course confined to the carriageway edge not greater than 20mm in depth Disintegration of the edge of BLE2 Length in metres the carriageway to a depth below the surface course or deformation greater than 20mm in depth confined to the carriageway edge Major cracking or fretting in the BRE1 Length in metres surface course confined to the carriageway edge not greater than 20mm in depth Left Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 2 Right Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 1 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond t
28. e that the original surface course is no longer discernible J Metres minimum defect width should be This may be apparent if larger aggregate in the binder taken as 0 1m course is exposed Minor Fretting Loss of material from the surface course where the F Y V BF Area in Square Including loss of surface applied Original surface course remains discernible N Metres material i e slurry or coloured surfacing For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Severe Local Severe local settlement or subsidence producing a F Y V BS Area in Square For area measurement purposes the Settlement Subsidenc difference in level of greater than 30mm This will 5 Metres minimum defect width should be e include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas taken as 0 1m where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Moderate Local Moderate local settlement or subsidence producing a F Y V B Area in Square For area measurement purposes the Settlement Subsidenc difference in level from 10mm to 30mm This will include MS Metres minimum defect width should be e patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where taken as 0 1m the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 33 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual C gt 3 Volume 2 V
29. e sealant and loss of bond to slab edges UKPMS requires joint inventory For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing of this defect September 2011 Page 29 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI tion Information Systems 4 Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Major Longitudinal Joint Spalling Minor Longitudinal Joint Spalling Longitudinal Joint Cracking UKPMS Manual 02_08v10 doc Loss of material from the joint edge NLJJ Length in Metres extending more than 100mm from the joint and or with a depth of 20mm or more Also includes bituminous repairs at the joint Loss of material from the joint edge NLJN Length in Metres extending up to 100mm from the joint with a depth less than 20mm Any cracking including cracking in NLJK Length in Metres permanent patches and reinstatements which is confined to an area within 0 5m of the edge or longitudinal joint Cracks less than 1m long which emanate from and extend beyond this area are also included For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the length affected UKPMS requires joint inventory for proc
30. efinition Moderate local settlement or subsidence producing a difference in level of between 13mm and 30mm Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m This will include patches or public utility reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots gradual depressions associated with cracking of slabs September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 114 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Longitudinal Trip Defect Code F Y V CTR The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V e Vertical projection exceeding 13mm which extends continuously in the longitudinal direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ _Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 115 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Spot Defects Defect Code F Y V CSP The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Count Isolate
31. ember 2011 UKPMS_ _Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 112 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Severe Local Settlement Subsidence Defect Code F Y V CDD The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Severe local settlement or subsidence producing a difference in level of greater then 30mm This will include patches or public utility reinstatements gradual depressions associated with cracking of slabs and sudden discontinuities at joints or cracks Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m This will include patches or public utility reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 113 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Descriptio j Moderate Local Settlement Subsidence Defect Code F Y V CMS The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres D
32. ength in metres For measurement purposes the minimum This may occur due to the presence of road defect length should be taken as 1m The works or parked cars or the execution ofa feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or partial survey parked cars or the execution of a partial survey The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks C and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 38 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual jo lt C gt mu Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI ition Information Systi Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS b NOTES Cracked and Depressed Flags which are cracked and have gradual F Y V FCF Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum depressions or vertical projections greater Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m than 13mm associated with the cracking This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Depressed Flags not Flags which are not cracked but have F Y V FDF Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum Cracked gradual depressions or vertical projections Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m greater than 13mm This will include patches or public utility reinstatements
33. ent September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 51 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Moderate Local Settlement Subsidence BLMS Area in Square Metres Moderate local settlement subsidence and or heaving producing a difference in level from 13 to 30mm This will include defective patches or public utility reinstatements Definition Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 52 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Detect Description Wheel Track Rutting Defect Code BRUT ad ebay Depression of the surface course in the vehicle wheel paths relative to the remainder of the surface course Notes For the full cross section position method the rut depth is a measurement of rutting in the nearside wheel path which is representative of that lane within the sub section length For the simplified cross section position method the rut depth is a measure of the largest nearside wheel path whic
34. erioration Settlement subsidence or rutting KBMD producing a difference in level from 13mm to 30mm including rocking blocks and misaligned blocks This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the carriageway has heaved for example due to Cracked spalled or otherwise damaged blocks without any depression or movement reinstatement Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement Cracked but level Blocks KDMB Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 23 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Areas where the joint filling KMIF Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum medium is not present Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m Not rated Recorded for information only Not Defective The feature is present but free KNUS Length in metres For measurement pu
35. es the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Loss of material from the surface leaving the coarse aggregate proud of the matrix or causing loss of coarse aggregate Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ _Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 111 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Minor Scaling Fretting Defect Code F Y V CFN The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres v E Aa e 4 N r E at _ t s z gt aa a s e i E as d i loro a r A s e a ae e amp 2 5 DEFE i 4 E P K r r s k 4 i ati ad t o a A g gt A on _ 7 A l OE v Fn pn gt a e Ne gt CA a gt p a 4 f eae a _ i nie Saan a ay 4 bY 4 gt re A gt ad a lt A 4 d p E e _ 2 hee A Das kd v 4 4 om m Aa W F o i Loss of material from the matrix causing exposure of the surface of the coarse aggregate For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Sept
36. essing For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the length affected UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Corner cracking is recorded as Transverse Joint Cracking Record the length of joint affected by cracking not the total length of cracking Intended for the recording of structural defects surface crazing map cracking should not be recorded under this item UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing of this defect September 2011 Page 30 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis information Systems 4 Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Defective Longitudinal Damage to the joint sealant including For measurement purposes the minimum defect Joint Seal Stripping extrusion and hardening of joint length should be taken as 1m sealant weed growth and loss of bond Typical types of damage include stripping of joint sealant extrusion of joint sealant weed growth hardening of the sealant and loss of bond to slab edges Loss of Texture Defective Surface Dressing Bituminous Patching UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Worn and or polished con
37. etailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Pavement Condition Information Systems 4 Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Transverse Joint Cracking Defective Transverse Joint Seal Longitudinal Joint Faulting UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Any cracking including corner cracking and NUCK Length in Metres cracking in permanent patches and reinstatements which is confined to an area within 0 5m of the transverse joint Cracks less than 1m in length which emanate from and extend beyond this area are also included Length in metres NLFU Length in Metres Severity Damage to the joint sealant including Stripping extrusion and hardening of joint sealant weed growth and loss of bond Severity 1 A difference of level of between 5mm and 15mm with no evidence of pumping dynamic movement or opening of the joint Severity 2 Evidence of pumping dynamic movement or opening of the joint or a difference of level of grater than 15mm For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Record the length of joint affected by cracking not the total length of the joint Intended for the recording of structural cracks surface crazing map cracking should not be recorded For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Typical types of damage include stripping of joint sealant extrusion of joint sealant weed growth hardening of th
38. f cracking should be estimated and the equivalent number of full width cracks recorded To be recorded when the carriageway appears to be covered concrete September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 55 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Des cripti oh Left Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 1 Defect Code BLE1 amici Major cracking or fretting in the surface course confined to the carriageway edge not greater than 20mm in depth For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 56 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Des criptio j Left Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 2 Defect Code BLE2 aie Disintegration of the edge of the carriageway to a depth below the surface course or deformatio
39. ference of level greater than 10mm within part or all of a single bay or within a length of 15m on CRCP For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Faulting at slab joints is not to be recorded under this defect September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 74 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattilageways Defect Description Cracking associated with Ironwork Defect Code NCIK Recotded As Area in Square Metres Da e Cracking around manholes gullies etc Notes Cracking around ironwork shall be recorded if one or more of the following is achieved 1 A single crack up to 1m in length emanating from the iron work 2 A Single crack up to 1m in length which starts within 0 5m of the ironwork 3 A single crack is confined to within 0 5m of the ironwork If multiple cracking extends immediately from the ironwork then multiple cracking shall be the only defect recorded If in items 1 and 2 the single crack extends beyond 1m in length than a single crack defect shall also be recorded For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ _Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 75 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8
40. formation Systems 4 Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Not Defective The feature is present but free from defects NNDE Length For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Not Assessed The feature is present but not assessed NNOA Length For measurement purposes the minimum defect This may occur due to the presence of road length should be taken as 1m The feature is works or parked cars or the execution of a present but not assessed This may occur due to partial survey the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 32 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Bp i SG e Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Major Cracking Multiple cracking and coarse crazing gt 2mm in width F Y V BC Area in Square For area measurement purposes the J Metres minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Minor Cracking Fine cracking or crazing less than 2mm in width F Y V BC Area in Square For area measurement purposes the ill Metres minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Major Fretting Loss of material from the surface course to the degree F Y V BF Area in Square For area measurement purposes th
41. g does not need to be interlocking cracks it can also be multiple single cracks within a concrete bay In Figure 11 ustration of Major Single Cracks bay 1 from 0 6m has 2 major single cracks therefore multiple cracking must be recorded Bay 2 from 6 12m has one major single crack September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 14 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual j gt C 2 SG Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS _ Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Condition Information Systems therefore only Major single crack is recorded The blue dashed line denotes the 0 5m spacing from the joints F i l i I I i I l ka EE EE E EEE Figure 11 Illustration of Major Single Cracks September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02_08v10 doc Page 15 of Chapter 8 Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS the ukpms user manual Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI D pcis Condition Information Systems SECTION 2 DVI DEFECT LISTING Bituminous Carriageway DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Wheel Track Major Cracking Wide single cracking or BCRW Length in Metres For measurement purposes the minimum defect multiple cracking coarse No of Lanes Affected length should be taken as 1m crazing with visible crack Recorded for the wheel tracks including areas of width gt 2mm within the Wheel reinstatement A wide crack is defined as one tracks with a width of approximately 2mm o
42. ge Defect Description Major Cracking Defect Code F Y V CCJ The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Wide single and multiple cracks Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 109 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Minor Cracking Defect Code F Y V CCN The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres ores v ree es fy Aq it Se or te P f 5 Jal Z m Sal lt gt RE AO aN WS ofS ee T Oe ae a ae I Meee MS ae Loe Say Definition Fine cracking or crazing less than 2mm in width Notes For atea measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 Page 110 of Chapter 8 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Major Scaling Fretting Defect Code F Y V CFJ The first letter of the code denot
43. h is representative of that carriageway within the sub section length This defect is normally collected by machine surveys September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 53 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Transverse Reflection Cracking Severity 1 BTC1 T fr Ag amp Print alin E FAY mE Notes The recorded parameter is the number of cracks in the section ot sub section Where cracks do not extend over the full width of the section the total length of cracking should be estimated and the equivalent number of full width cracks recorded To be recorded when the carriageway appears to be covered concrete September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 54 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Cattiageways Defect Des criptio j Transverse Reflection Cracking Severity 2 Defect Code BTC2 anaana a A g gt Definition Single transverse cracks with spalled joints at regular spacing or multiple cracks at regular spacing Notes The recorded parameter is the number of cracks in the section or sub section Where cracks do not extend over the full width of the section the total length o
44. hapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Cattiageways Defect Description Minor Block Deterioration ae Recotded As Area in Square Metres hs Ld be k gt gt T _ res a5 k d d Settlement subsidence or rutting producing a difference in level from 13mm to 30mm including rocking blocks and misaligned blocks This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the carriageway has heaved for example due to Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement Definition September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 63 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Cattiageways Defect Descrip tion Cracked but level Blocks oe Recorded As Area in Square Metres er 3 ai s a i 4 a E b K x d w y gt 3 4 J t Pa x a a oe lt Definition Cracked spalled or otherwise damaged blocks without any depression or movement Notes For atea measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September
45. he carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel September 2011 Page 21 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual i S Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS a Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI avement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Right Recorded Edge Disintegration of the edge of the BRE2 Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole Deterioration Severity 2 carriageway to a depth below the surface course or deformation greater than 20mm in depth confined to the carriageway edge carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey E
46. he feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Loss of material from the surface course to the degree that the original surface course is no longer discernible This may be apparent if larger aggregate in the binder course is exposed Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Definition September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 93 of Chapter 8 D pP cis gt the ukpms user manual scanner A Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS e Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Minor Fretting Defect Description Defect Code F Y V BFN The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Loss of material from the surface course where the Definition ts a original surface course remains discernible Notes Including loss of surface applied material i e slurry or coloured surfacing For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 94 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Severe Local Settlement Subsidence Defect Code F YV BSS The first lette
47. here reading average of left and right wheel track rut depth Full XSP Currently either laser or ultrasonic techniques are acceptable for the purpose of measuring rut depth providing the equipment can be shown to be calibrated to 2mm accuracy in recording processing a depression rut The number of transverse readings taken along the road may be variable but should be at least 1 every 2m 3 Collection of concrete joints for DVI surveys All concrete joints are required to help processing The collection of transverse and longitudinal joints is a mandatory requirement 3 1 Transverse Joint This is an expansion joint which runs transversely across the carriageway This allows the concrete bays to expand and contract in summer and winter and usually has a sealant within the gaps This leneth of this item shall be recorded for every XSP it crosses and its position along the section shall also be recorded September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 6 of Chapter 8 D the ukpms user manual amp p S N Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS ment Condition Information Systems Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI 3 2 Longitudinal Joint This is an expansion joint which runs longitudinally along the carriageway This allows the concrete bays to expand and contract in summer and winter and usually has a sealant within the gaps This length of this item is recorded for every XSP it crosses and the positio
48. hould not be recorded under this item UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing of this defect September 2011 Page 84 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Des criptio n Defective Longitudinal Joint Seal Defect Code NLDS Recorded As Length in Metres Definition Damage to the joint sealant including Stripping extrusion and hardening of joint sealant weed growth and loss of bond Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Typical types of damage include stripping of joint sealant extrusion of joint sealant weed growth hardening of the sealant and loss of bond to slab edges UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 55 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Loss of Texture Defect Code NTEX Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Worn and or polished concrete surface Worn fatted or polished bituminous surface on a concrete pavement Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Bituminous overlays less than 20mm would be inspected as concrete
49. inimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 49 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Description Whole Carriageway Minor Fatting Defect Code BFAN Recorded As Area in Square Metres a a Definition An excess of bituminous binder on the surface course where the binder is NOT flush with or covering the friction material Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 50 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catrilageways Severe local settlement subsidence and or heaving producing a difference in level greater than 30mm This will include failed patches or public utility reinstatements Definition For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatem
50. ion DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Kerb ii Defect Code AUTS e Definition The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 129 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Kerb Deer Code Recorded As Pa i vr A i p gt e j b g Footpath closed EP ass The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Notes Fot measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as Im The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 130 of Chapter 8
51. is Bituminous Cattiageways i a Defect Code BNAS Manti Definition The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works ot parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 61 of Chapter 8 fi Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Major Block Deterioration Detect Descriptio Detect Code KSBD E Recorded As Area in Square Metres Settlement subsidence or heave producing a difference in level greater than 30mm including rocking blocks and missing blocks This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the carriageway has heaved for example due to tree Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 62 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS C
52. isual Data Collection for UKPMS tion Information Syst Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Longitudinal Trip Vertical projections exceeding 13mm F Y V BTR Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum which extends continuously in the defect length should be taken as 1m longitudinal direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement Spot Defects Isolated spot defects such as vertical F Y V BSP Count Point item recorded to the nearest metre projections trips exceeding 13mm areas of ponding or depressions and oot holing Not Defective The feature is present but free from F Y V BTS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum defects defect length should be taken as 1m Not assessed The feature is present but not assessed F Y V BNA Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum This may occur due to the presence of defect length should be taken as 1m The road works or parked cars or the feature is present but not assessed This may execution of a partial survey occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 34 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Cc gt V
53. ks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Flags which are not cracked but have gradual depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 120 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI j gt CiS Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Cracked but Level Flags Defect Code F Y V FLF The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Flags which are cracked but have no depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 121 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Longitudinal Trip Defect Code F Y V FTR The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways
54. low 75mm where the defect length should be taken as 1m kerb is adjacent to the footway and below in The thresholds below which upstand is 25mm in other locations considered inadequate may vary according to local policy and practice Not Defective The feature is present but free from defects AUTS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Not assessed The feature is present but not assessed ANAS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum This may occur due to the presence of road defect length should be taken as 1m The works or parked cars or the execution of a feature is present but not assessed This may partial survey occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 41 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems SECTION 3 DVI DEFECT DEFINITIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHS Bituminous Catriageways Wheel Track Major Cracking BCRW Length in Metres No of Lanes Affe DVS x we PT wi ilk 7 eS aL ee K viz Ta p ag aw an i y Ale r ACO Ay T 44 as 7 rc AATA F A ae O fn a Ite Af r ja Y Ag y p A z an 4 A z a i 4 s ri 4 b a n Definition Wide single cracking or multiple cracking coarse crazing with
55. m defect length should be taken as Im The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 118 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Des cripti pa Cracked and Depressed Flags Defect Code F YV FCF The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Flags which are cracked and have gradual depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm associated with the cracking Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Definition This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 119 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Des criptio j Depressed Flags not Cracked Defect Code F Y V FDF The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletrac
56. minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Record the length of joint affected by cracking not the total length of the joint Intended for the recording of structural cracks surface crazing map cracking should not be recorded September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 79 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Des criptio n Defective Transverse Joint Seal Defect Code NDES eo oe Definition Damage to the joint sealant including Stripping extrusion and hardening of joint sealant weed growth and loss of bond Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Typical types of damage include stripping of joint sealant extrusion of joint sealant weed growth hardening of the sealant and loss of bond to slab edges UKPMS requires joint inventory September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 50 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Longitudinal Joint Faulting Defect Code NLFU Recorded As Length in Metres Severity b ad Severity 1 A difference of level of between 5mm and 15mm with no evidence of pumping dy
57. mum defect length should be taken as 1m Not assessed The feature is present but not assessed F Y V FNA Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum This may occur due to the presence of road defect length should be taken as 1m The works or parked cars or the execution of a feature is present but not assessed This may partial survey occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks C and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 40 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Cc i SG e Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS a Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Kerb DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Kerb Disintegration Loss of material from the vertical or KBDN Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum horizontal surfaces of the kerb excluding defect length should be taken as 1m chips and spalls less than 25mm in any two directions Kerb Misalignment Displacement of the kerb by more than KBMS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum 50mm in a horizontal or vertical direction defect length should be taken as 1m including rocking kerbs Inadequate Up stand Length in metres where the vertical height KBIU Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum of the kerb falls be
58. n DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Longitudinal Trip Defect Code F Y V KTR The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V oa Definition Vertical projections exceeding 13mm which extend continuously in the longitudinal direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 105 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Spot Defects Defect Code F Y V KSP The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recotded As Se y _ pn lt a Ta a s A rea Definition Isolated spot defects such as vertical projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding Potholes Rocking blocks Individual missing blocks Notes Point item recorded to the nearest metre September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 106 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI j gt CiS Pavemen
59. n along the section is also recorded Figure 2 and Table 1 Recording of concrete joints Full XSP below show how these items are recorded using full XSP CR1 os CLI 12 6 Ch 0 Figure 2 Recording of concrete joints Full XSP Transverse joint at position A is recorded at ch 6 with a length of 3 5m in CL1 Transverse joint at position B is recorded at ch 6 with a length of 3 5m in CR1 Longitudinal joint at position C is recorded at between ch 0 and ch 6 in CL1 Longitudinal joint at position D is recorded at between ch 6 and ch 12 in CL1 Table 1 Recording of concrete joints Full XSP September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 7 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual C E S Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS iera a Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Figure 3 and Table 2 Recording of concrete joints Simple XSP below show how these items are recorded using simple XSP 12 6 Ch 0 Figure 3 Recording of concrete joints Simple XSP Transverse joint at position A Are recorded as a single transverse joint at ch 6 with a Transverse joint at position B lengthof 7m in XSP C Longitudinal joint at position C is recorded at between ch 0 and ch 6 in XSP C Longitudinal joint at position D is recorded at between ch 6 and ch 12 in XSP C Table 2 Recording of concrete joints Simple XSP
60. n greater than 20mm in depth confined to the carriageway edge Definition Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 57 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Cattlageways Defect Des cripti oh Right Recorded Edge Deterioration Severity 1 Defect Code BRE1 aaan wry a A Major cracking or fretting in the surface course confined to the carriageway edge not greater than 20mm in depth Definition For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where cracking or fretting extends beyond the carriageway edge they will also be recorded as whole carriageway defects The choice of left or right recorded edge deterioration depends on the direction of survey Edge Defects can only be recorded where no edge restraint is present i e Kerb or channel September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 58 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data
61. namic movement or opening of the joint Severity 2 Evidence of pumping dynamic movement or opening of the Definition joint or a difference of level of grater than 15mm Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect leneth should be taken as 1m UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing of this defect September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 81 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Major Longitudinal Joint Spalling NLJJ Length in Metres Definition Loss of material from the joint edge extending more than 100mm from the joint and or with a depth of 20mm or mote Also includes bituminous repairs at the joint Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the length affected UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 82 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Minor Longitudinal Joint Spalling Defect Code NLJN Recorded As Length in Metres Loss of material from the j
62. nd Anti Skid Micro Asphalt Loss of material other than surface applied chippings from the surface course where the original surface course remains discernible OR loss of material for the surface matrix to a depth less than 20mm Surface applied chippings are surfaces such as Surface Dressing and Anti Skid Micro Asphalt BFRN Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 18 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis tion Information Syst 3 _ Bituminous Carriageway continued DEFINITION CODE nen Oe AS NOTES The appearance of For area measurement purposes the minimum DEFECT Whole Carriageway Major Fatting Whole Carriageway Minor Fatting Severe Local Settlement Subsidence Moderate Local Settlement Subsidence UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc bituminous binder on the surface course such that the friction material is flush or covered An excess of bituminous binder on the surface course where the binder is NOT
63. ndition tafermetion Systems _ Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI SECTION 1 DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION 1 Introduction The UKPMS Detailed Visual Inspection DVI records measured areas or lengths for a wider range of more closely defined defects than for CVI and FNS aggregated within short sub sections 20 metres in length by default The defects collected for DVI are generally defined to a closer level of detail than CVI and FNS In order to ensure broad consistency between the two surveys a single CVI and FNS defect is normally equivalent to a number of DVI defects It is intended that DVI is used where more detailed information is required to support and validate treatment decisions and scheme identification supplementing CVI data it may also be used on a cyclical basis for parts of the network where a more detailed routine visual assessment is required or where driven surveys are not possible For DVI sections are divided into sub sections which can be located within the section by their start or end chainage and leneth For all construction types the sub sections within a section have consistent length normally 20m For jointed concrete carriageways sub section lengths can vary along the carriageway to ensure that each bay i e the length between transverse joints is considered as a separate subsection In principle variable subsections can be used for any pavement type and users may find it beneficial e
64. oint edge extending up to 100mm from the joint with a depth less than 20mm Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the length affected UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 53 of Chapter 8 fi Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Longitudinal Joint Cracking Defect Code NLJK Recorded As Length in Metres P i f J t n e K i gt i a ow 35 j p x my p g r b K P z oi ll he ee E ka i we j F l i i Tis A r Poa EPEL SEUA RIMA ee Any cracking including cracking in permanent patches and reinstatements which is confined to an area within 0 5m of the edge or longitudinal joint Cracks less than 1m long which emanate from and extend beyond this area are also included For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Corner cracking is recorded as Transverse Joint Cracking Record the length of joint affected by cracking not the total length of cracking Intended for the recording of structural defects surface crazing map cracking s
65. olume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS _ Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Depressed or Missing Missing blocks or uncracked blocks F Y V KMB Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum Blocks which have depressions or vertical Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m projections greater than 13mm This will include patches or public utility reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Cracked and Depressed Blocks which are cracked and have F Y V KCB Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum Blocks gradual depressions or vertical Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m projections greater than 13mm This will include patches or public utility associated with the cracking reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Cracked but Level Blocks Blocks which are cracked spalled or F Y V KDB Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum otherwise damaged but have no Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm Areas where the joint filling medium is F Y V KMF Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum not present Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m Not rated Recorded for information only The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footway
66. ot aware of the transverse joints it therefore assumes the defect is a small area over a 20m sub section leneth The area outlined in green has a subsection length of 6m 12m 6m therefore has a larger defective area and may produce treatments etc lam 12m Gn him Figure 8 Illustration of Major Concrete Bays Joint Collection September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 12 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS _ Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI ondition Information Systems Q10 Can you clarify cracking around ironwork This defect can only be recorded for Concrete roads Table 3 Defect to be recorded and Figure 9 ustration of cracking around ironwork explain this defect Recorded Defect A Major single crack confined within 0 5m of the cracking around ironwork ironwork a e a ironwork extends beyond 0 5m of the ironwork Major single crack greater than 1m in length Major single crack starts within the 0 5m of iron work but does not emanate from ironwork E Major single crack greater than 1m in length cracking around ironwork and extends beyond 0 5m of the ironwork and major single crack Table 3 Defect to be recorded Single Crack 1m in length N lt 1m in length E B AQ Figure 9 Illustration of cracking around ironwork September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 13 of Chapter 8 the uk
67. pms user manual j lt C n gt es Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS _ Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI tion Information Syst Q11 Can you clarify cracking within a concrete bay This defect can only be recorded for Concrete roads Table 4 Cracking defect to be recorded and Figure 10 ustration of cracking within a concrete bay explain this defect The blue hatched line denotes 0 5m from the longitudinal and transverse expansion joints Recorded Defect Major single Crack which extends from the Transverse Joint transverse joint to the longitudinal joint within the Cracking 0 5m internal bay Major single crack extending from the longitudinal expansion joint but not longer than 1m Cracking Major single crack extending from the longitudinal Longitudinal Joint expansion joint less than 1m in length Cracking amp Major single crack Major single crack extending from the transverse Transverse Joint expansion joint but not longer than 1m Cracking Major single crack extending from the transverse Transverse Joint expansion joint longer than 1m Cracking amp Major single crack Major single crack starting within the 0 5m from the Major single crack Longitudinal joint but no emanating from the joint Figure 10 Illustration of cracking within a concrete bay Clarification is also required for multiple cracking within a concrete bay Multiple crackin
68. pter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Contents SECTION 1 DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION sssssssesscissororsrorisesievsvsressesadeser s srevevovers 4 1 EEES OLE a e e A E esas sherbet I O A 4 2 Treatment of Machine Collected Rutting in Conjunction with DVI Surveys 6 3 Collection of concrete joints for DVI SULVEYS eee eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeececesesesneeeesees 6 4 Fiogienily Asked OUE OS enrenar ener rer Pry acne TY Over Tarte Enr reer tnt eR 9 SECHON2 DVLDEFECTLISTIN G eetis ere eeo enia anie eniT ts 16 Puna non CA NAN iEn E E E E eer ere errr cee 16 Blocked Oc sane lich scania N a wre 22 AOTC AEA es ge ca deepen E E E E A a 2D Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge gcse ccstnasavenesasorspussranenenceasayeaasovaysnteacaaensag ee Nee ese 33 Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge ns sptccosnccrsana a ccatinsettabtn earennteteteneeecmnantgh Mea ica ake 35 Blocked Footway Cycletrack Le gu cere eee ere tC mere ee ncn TT eee erre yim esiisa 35 Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge ssscsssscscssssesceseeseseetetsesersesers Angee NOON Peceeseesescesenees 37 Flagged Footway Cycletrack Verge 0 cssssscssecccseeresseseseeseeseseesecegamc Mgestse yes Messasenseseeseseasenees 39 aig ore ete ee ee eet ee ee ee re ee er cee eee 41 SECTION 3 DVI DEFECT DEFINITIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHS 42 September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 3 of Chapter 8 a the ukpms user manual gt p SG es Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Pavement Co
69. r greater Major cracking shall also be recorded for this defect minimum 0 5m width to be applied Whole Carriageway Major Cracking Wide single cracking or BCRJ Area in Square Metres A wide crack is defined as one with a width of multiple cracking coarse approximately 2mm or greater crazing with visible crack For area measurement purposes wide single cracking should be taken as 0 5m wide Transverse cracks are recorded as Transverse Reflection Cracking and should not be included Whole Carriageway Minor Cracking Fine cracking or crazing less BCRN Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the minimum than 2mm in width defect width should be taken as 0 1m width occurring in any part of the surface course Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 16 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Bp Cc i SG e Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS aw Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Whole Carriageway Major Chip Extensive loss of surface Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the minimum Loss applied chippings having defect width should be taken as 0 1m more than one third of the Recorded for any part of the surface course chippings within the area of aa a
70. r of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres OR haat ae T 5 Severe local settlement or subsidence producing a difference in level of greater than 30mm This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Definition September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 95 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Descripti ae Moderate Local Settlement Subsidence Defect Code F YV BMS The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres n O A s yer P Fi Definition Moderate local settlement or subsidence producing a difference in level from 10mm to 30mm This will include patches or public utility reinstatements and areas where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 96 of Chapter 8 gt avement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume
71. racks The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks C and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 37 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual C gt Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS _ Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI ition Information Syst Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES F Y V CM Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum S Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m This will include patches or public utility Moderate Local Moderate local settlement or subsidence Settlement Subsidence producing a difference in level of between 13mm and 30mm reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots gradual depressions associated with cracking of slabs Longitudinal Trip Vertical projection exceeding 13mm which F Y V CTR Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum extends continuously in the longitudinal defect length should be taken as 1m direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement Spot Defects Isolated spot defects such as vertical F Y V CSP Count Point item recorded to the nearest metre projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding Potholes defect length should be taken as 1m Not assessed The feature is present but not assessed F Y V CAN L
72. rallel minor cracks at less than 2m spacing in CRCP Major Concrete Surface Loss of material from the surface of the NSFJ Areain Square Metres For area measurement purposes the individual cracks a nominal crack width of 0 5m is assumed for the determination of the area affected Deterioration concrete slab to a depth of 20mm or minimum defect width should be taken as greater including scaling pop outs and 0 1m potholes but excluding joint or crack spalling Minor Concrete Surface Loss of material from the surface of the NSFN Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the Deterioration concrete slab to a depth of less than 20mm minimum defect width should be taken as including scaling pop outs and potholes but 0 1m excluding joint or crack spalling Surface crazing map cracking should also be recorded under this defect September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02_08v10 doc Page 26 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual i SG e Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS a Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Global Settlement Extensive depressions and or heaving NGST Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum affecting more than one bay or lengths in Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m excess of 15m for CRCP resulting in a variation in level of greater than 50mm
73. rded indicating construction or parallel single cracks at Affected whether the cracking is longitudinal or greater than 2 m spacing in CROP transverse Percentage affected is the unspalled and with a width less than 1mm percentage length or width of the bay sub Includes such single cracks of 1m or more section Intended for the recording of in length which extend to within 0 5m of the structural cracking surface crazing map edge or a joint and single cracks in cracking should not be recorded under this permanent patches and reinstatements defect When more than one minor crack exists within a bay or parallel minor cracking at 2m centres or less in CRCP this should be recorded as multiple cracking September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 25 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual i Ss Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Carriageway continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Multiple Cracking Cracking in more than one direction NMUC Area in Square Metres Intended for the recording of structural interconnected cracks and multiple cracking defects surface crazing map cracking should in permanent patches and reinstatements not be recorded under this defect For Includes more than one distinct crack of any severity within a bay or parallel major cracks at less than 5m spacing in CRCP and or pa
74. reinstatement Definition September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 47 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Defect Description Whole Carriageway Minor Fretting tii Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Loss of material other than surface applied chippings from the surface course where the original surface course remains discernible OR loss of material for the surface matrix to a depth less than 20mm Surface applied chippings are surfaces such as Surface Dressing and Anti Skid Micro Asphalt Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel tracks and areas of reinstatement September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 48 of Chapter 8 fi Pavement Condition Information Systems the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI _ Whole Carriageway Major Fatting Detect Descriptio Defect Code BFAJ 7 Recorded As Area in Square Metres The appearance of bituminous binder on the surface course Definition E such that the friction material is flush or covered Notes For area measurement purposes the m
75. rposes the minimum from defects defect length should be taken as 1m Not Assessed The feature is present but not KNNA Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum assessed This may occur due to defect length should be taken as 1m The the presence of road works or feature is present but not assessed This may parked cars or the execution of a occur due to the presence of road works or partial survey parked cars or the execution of a partial Survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 24 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Acme P gt C M S Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Condition Information System owt Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Concrete Carriageway DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Major Single Cracking A single crack within a bay in jointed NECR Direction Percentage A direction parameter is recorded indicating construction or parallel single cracks at Affected whether the cracking is longitudinal or greater than 5m spacing in CRCP witha transverse Percentage affected is the width of 1mm or greater and or subject to percentage length or width of the bay sub spalling Includes such single cracks of section Intended for the recording of less than 1m in length which extend to structural cracking surface crazing map within 0 5 cracking Minor Single Cracking A single crack within a bay in jointed Direction Percentage A Direction parameter is reco
76. rse i Fretting Depth Minor lt mn Fretling N Strlace Course 20mm Binder Course LUi a ji Base Course 7 Y 7 lt r z E 5 a 5 n s F gt Ta T m D ki A o m uf i iis at a i a Z i oe a F i ou b B ase s aoui Depth gt 20mm but does not Major extend to Binder Course Prettiig Minor Fretting Suitace Course Binder ourse Base Course Sub Base Course Figure 7 Illustration of Major and Minor Fretting on Surface gt 20mm thick September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 11 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual j gt Se p S N Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS PAVUMANE CONO AONA Saras Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Q10 Can you clarify whether joints are required for Concrete surveys It is now mandatory to collect transverse and longitudinal joints when carrying out a DVI survey on Concrete roads This information is essential for processing concrete defects and creating the correct sub section length If the DVI data is chopped into normal 20m sub section there may be 3 or 4 bays within that 20m If one bay has failed it shall be watered down across the 20m sub section and not have its own sub section leneth Figure 8 T lustration of Major Concrete Bays Joint Collection illustrates the affect The area outlined in red is in the same bay as the area outlined in green although the UKPMS system is n
77. rse Joint Faulting Major Transverse Joint Spalling Minor Transverse Joint Spalling UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Severity 1 NFAU Length in Metres A difference of level of 5mm to 15mm with Severity no evidence of pumping or dynamic movement Severity 2 Evidence of pumping or dynamic movement or a difference of level of greater than 15mm Loss of material from the joint edge NJSJ Length in Metres extending more than 100mm from the joint and or with a depth of 20mm or more Also includes bituminous repairs at the joint NJSN Length in Metres Loss of material from the joint edge extending up to 100mm from the joint with a depth less than 20mm For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing of this defect For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the affected length UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Where the joint is subject to both minor and major joint spalling record as major joint spalling for the whole of the affected length UKPMS requires joint inventory for processing September 2011 Page 28 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 D
78. rst letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks C and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 36 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual C gt Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI ition Information Syst Concrete Footway Cycletrack Verge Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m in width Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m Major Scaling Fretting Loss of material from the surface leaving F Y V CFJ Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum the coarse aggregate proud of the Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m matrix or causing loss of coarse aggregate Minor Scaling Fretting Loss of material from the matrix causing F Y V CFN Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum exposure of the surface of the coarse Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m aggregate Severe Local Severe local settlement or subsidence F Y V CDD Area in Square For area measurement purposes the minimum Settlement Subsidence producing a difference in level of greater Metres defect width should be taken as 0 1m then 30mm This will include patches or This will include patches or public utility public utility reinstatements gradual reinstatements where the footway has heaved depressions associated with cracking of for example due to tree roots slabs and sudden discontinuities at joints or c
79. s F Cycletracks Y and Verges V September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02_08v10 doc Page 35 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual C gt 3 Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS tion Information Syst Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge continued DEFECT DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES Longitudinal Trip Vertical projections exceeding 13mm F Y V KTR Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum which extend continuously in the defect length should be taken as 1m longitudinal direction e g along the back of a kerb or along the edge of a reinstatement Spot Defects Isolated spot defects such as vertical F Y V KSP Count Point item recorded to the nearest metre projections trips exceeding 13mm Small depressions and areas of ponding Potholes Rocking blocks Individual missing blocks Not Defective The feature is present but free from F Y V KTS Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum defects defect length should be taken as 1m Not assessed The feature is present but not assessed F Y V KNA Length in metres For measurement purposes the minimum This may occur due to the presence of defect length should be taken as 1m The road works or parked cars or the feature is present but not assessed This may execution of a partial survey occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey The fi
80. spacing in CRCP unspalled and with a width less than 1mm Includes such single cracks of 1m or more in length which extend to within 0 5m of the edge or a joint and single cracks in permanent patches and reinstatements A Direction parameter is recorded indicating whether the cracking is longitudinal or transverse Percentage affected is the percentage length or width of the bay sub section Intended for the recording of structural cracking surface crazing map cracking should not be recotded under this defect When more than one minor crack exists within a bay or parallel minor cracking at 2m centres or less in CRCP this should be recorded as multiple cracking Definition September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 69 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattilageways Detect Description Multiple Cracking Defect Code NMUC Recorded As Area in Square Metres A os le SAR a ei f PR A A 4 ae te WN kA i A 4 b 11 m ALY A Oh H a s e Sra mas 4 w m y T Ma PEE Aen aa Cracking in more than one direction interconnected cracks and multiple cracking in permanent patches and reinstatements Includes more than one distinct crack of any severity within a bay or parallel major cracks at less than 5m spacing in CRC
81. specially in locations where there are long lengths of clearly consistent defectiveness or non defectiveness It is also possible in some commercial DCD software packages to collect defects individually and for the aggregation and allocation to sub sections to take place automatically through post processing of the survey data DVI will normally be carried out on foot by two surveyors although it may be possible for the survey to be carried out by a single surveyor where local health and safety guidelines permit Both team members will be involved in the identification of defects present but in general one surveyor will record defects on the DCD while the other measures the defect dimensions with the measuring wheel and tape as necessary and also the section sub section length measuring wheel As it is a walked survey productivity is much lower than that for a CVI survey with typical outputs between 2 and 5 km per day Wheel Track Major Cracking on Bituminous carriageways is recorded as the lane length affected The maximum length that can be recorded will depend on the cross section position method that is being used For example using simplified cross section positions a 20m sub section single two lane carriageway has a total lane length of 40m Using full cross section positions each lane would be considered separately with a total length of 20m each A September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 4 of Chapter 8 A the
82. t Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Vertge Defect Desctiption Not Defective Defect Code F Y V KTS The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V saci The feature is present but free from defects Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual _ 02 08v10 doc Page 107 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Code F Y V KNA The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V nee 4 Footpath closed The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as Im The feature is present but not assessed This may occur due to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 108 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Footway Cycletrack Ver
83. the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Cracked but Level Blocks Defect Code F Y V KDB The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Blocks which are cracked spalled or otherwise damaged but have no depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Definition September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 103 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Missing Filler Defect Code F Y V KMF The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Areas where the joint filling medium is not present Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m Not rated Recorded for information only September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 104 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspectio
84. ue to the presence of road works or parked cars or the execution of a partial survey September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 67 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattilageways Defect Description Major Single Cracking Defect Code NECR Recorded As Direction Percentage Affected Definition A single crack within a bay in jointed construction or parallel single cracks at greater than 5m spacing in CRCP with a width of Imm or greater and or subject to spalling Includes such single cracks of less than 1m in length which extend to within 0 5 Notes A direction parameter is recorded indicating whether the cracking is longitudinal or transverse Percentage affected is the percentage length or width of the bay sub section Intended for the recording of structural cracking surface crazing map cracking September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 68 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Concrete Cattlageways Defect Description Minor Single Cracking Detect Code NNCR Recorded As Direction Percentage Affected A single crack within a bay in jointed construction or parallel single cracks at greater than 2 m
85. ukpms user manual C E S Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS ae Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI lane is considered to be defective if either or both wheel tracks are affected by the defect In the example in Figure 1 Recording Wheel Track Cracking in DVI survey in the first sub section 20m of Wheel Track Cracking is recorded in CL1 and 10m in CR1 using the Full XSP Method or 30m in C using the Minimal XSP Method In the sub section from 20 to 40m only the length of that part of the area of the cracking where one or more wheel tracks are affected is recorded in this case 4m of the offside wheel track on the left hand lane Using the Full XSP method 4m is recorded in CL1 and using the Minimal XSP method 4m is recorded in C In the final sub section from 40 to 60m the wheel tracks of the entire length of both lanes are affected by major cracking Using the Full XSP Method 20m of Wheel Track Cracking is recorded in both CEL and CR1 40m of Wheel Track Cracking is recorded in C when the Minimal XSP Method is used Survey Direction 60m 40m 31m 27m 20m 10m Om Bituminous Footway Kerb Bituminous Carriageway No Bae es Restraint Grass Verge GENE Major Cracking Figure 1 Recording Wheel Track Cracking on DVI Survey In all cases of wheel track cracking the area of major cracking including that part that has already been recorded as Wheel Track Major Cracking is also recorded as Whole Carriage
86. visible crack width gt 2mm within the Wheel tracks Notes For measurement purposes the minimum defect length should be taken as 1m Recorded for the wheel tracks including areas of reinstatement A wide crack is defined as one with a width of approximately 2mm or greater Major cracking shall also be recorded for this defect minimum 0 5m width to be applied September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 42 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Catriageways Detect Description Whole Carriageway Major Cracking Defect Code BCRuJ Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Wide single cracking or multiple cracking coarse crazing with visible crack width occurring in any part of the surface course Notes A wide crack is defined as one with a width of approximately 2mm or greater For area measurement purposes wide single cracking should be taken as 0 5m wide Transverse cracks are recorded as Transverse Reflection Cracking and should not be included September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 43 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI fi Pavement Condition Information Systems Bituminous Cattiageways Defect Description Whole Carriageway Minor Cracking Detect Code BCRN Recorded As Area
87. w heel paths and areas of the defect missing This defect is only applicable to proprietary surfacing i e Surface Dress High friction surfacing and micro asphalt Whole Carriageway Minor Chip Limited loss of surface Area in Square Metres For area measurement purposes the minimum Loss applied chippings with less defect width should be taken as 0 1m Recorded for any part of the surface course including the wheel paths and areas of reinstatement This defect is only applicable to proprietary surfacing i e Surface Dress High friction surfacing and micro asphalt than one third of the chippings within the area of the defect missing September 2011 UKPMS Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 17 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis information Systems 3 _ ement Conditior Bituminous Carriageway continued DEFINITION CODE RECORDED AS NOTES DEFECT Loss of material other than BFRJ Whole Carriageway Major Fretting Whole Carriageway Minor Fretting Area in Square Metres surface applied chippings from the surface course or pot holing to the degree that the original surface course is no longer discernible OR loss of material from the surface matrix to a depth greater than 20mm This may be apparent if larger aggregate in the binder course is exposed Surface applied chippings are surfaces such as Surface Dressing a
88. way Major Cracking For single wheel track cracks assume a half metre width in determining the area of Whole Carriageway Major Cracking September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 5 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI cis Pavement Condition Information Systems a 2 Treatment of Machine Collected Rutting in Conjunction with DVI Surveys The recommended approach to the collection of wheel track rutting is to use a machine based technique In order to accommodate this as an alternative to the visual assessment of rutting a new survey type has been created Machine Collected Rutting for DVI DRUT This has a single defect that must be created externally When carrying out an Automatic Pass for example to produce a Performance Indicator the appropriate Rutting Survey type must be selected in conjunction with the associated visual survey type In practice due to the widespread availability of SCANNER surveys vehicles machine measurements of rut depth are likely to be made by SCANNER accredited vehicles Further details are given in the SCANNER User Guide and Specification available on the PCIS website Reference should be made to the most recent version currently 2009 The rules for creating DRUT surveys are as follows Average Rut depth value in mm for 10m sub sections calculated as the mean of all readings in the 10m length w
89. ween major andminor chipping loss The difference between major and minor chipping loss is whether more than ot less than of the chippings within the defect area are missing The confusion lies within defining the defect area this is shown in Figure 5 T ustration of Major and Minor Chipping Loss below _Defect Length_ _Defect Length_ _Defect Length_ Defect Area s S0008 60080 SSSS8 SSS2S Ps 1 800090009008 di widi es Major Chipping Loss gt 13 of Chippings lost Defect Area lt x O Q Major Chipping Loss Minor Chipping Loss gt of Chippings lost lt 15 of Chippings lost Figure 5 Illustration of Major and Minor Chipping Loss Q9 Can you clarify the difference between Major and Minor fretting Yes Major Fretting is where the surface course is no longer discernible For clarification a depth as been added and the defect does not need to extend to the binder course material Minor Fretting are areas of where the surface course has worn but less than 20mm Figure 6 and Figure 7 Illustration of Major and Minor Fretting illustrate the difference September 2011 UKPMS_ Manual 02 08v10 doc Page 10 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI ent Condition Information Syst Depth 20m0m but extends h lajor o lo Binder Cou
90. ycletrack Verge Defect Description Depressed or Missing Blocks Defect Code F Y V KMB The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Missing blocks or uncracked blocks which have depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m This will include patches or public utility reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 101 of Chapter 8 the ukpms user manual Volume 2 Visual Data Collection for UKPMS Chapter 8 Detailed Visual Inspection DVI i Pavement Condition Information Systems Blocked Footway Cycletrack Verge Defect Description Cracked and Depressed Blocks Defect Code F Y V KCB The first letter of the code denotes the feature for Footways F Cycletracks Y and Verges V Recorded As Area in Square Metres Definition Blocks which are cracked and have gradual depressions or vertical projections greater than 13mm associated with the cracking Notes For area measurement purposes the minimum defect width should be taken as 0 1m This will include patches or public utility reinstatements where the footway has heaved for example due to tree roots September 2011 UKPMS_Manual_02_08v10 doc Page 102 of Chapter 8

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