Complex coefficient for assessing the condition of the road surface

Introduction. This article deals with the issue of reviewing existing methods and approaches to assessing the condition of the road pavement and proposes a methodology for assessing the condition of the road pavement using a complex indicator. This indicator is used to analyze the defects and destruction of the pavement determined by the visual method. Problem. The need to improve the methodology for assessing the condition of the road surface (rigid, non-rigid) by calculating the coefficient by which the designer or balance holder can assess the condition of the existing pavement. The purpose of the article. To inform road industry specialists about new trends and developments in the field of road pavement inspection of roads and airfields. Materials and methods. SE “NIDI” (DerzhdorNDI SE), National Transport University and current construction norms and standards of Ukraine, materials of foreign regulatory documents and technical literature on pavement condition assessment were used in the article. Conclusions. According to the analysis, a methodology for calculating a complex coefficient for assessing the condition of the pavement, taking into account the degree of damage to the pavement, which should be used as an additional tool for assigning the type of repair work, is proposed.