An application of thermography for detection of delaminations in airport pavements

Since delaminations in airport pavements can lead to failure, cost effective ways must be suggested to inspect the quality of pavements. One of these cost effective ways is the infrared thermography technique. This research paper covers the determination of delaminations in asphalt pavements situated at one of the busiest airports in Greece, the International Airport of Athens, by means of infrared thermography. The infrared thermographic technique is used efficiently in the detection of cracks, flaws and other imperfections appearing on airport pavements. The outcome of this investigation leads to the proposition of a forecasting non-destructive technique intended for assessment of efficient airport pavements.