CONTE NTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Objective
1.3 Scope
1.4 Investigation Approach -
1.5 Organization of the Guide
Chapter 2 General Investigation Philosophy
2.1 Understanding Pavement Performance
2.2 Recognizing Data and Information Needs
2.3 Avoiding Premature Conclusions
2.4 Pavement Performance Investigation Scenarios
2.5 Investigation Phases
Chapter 3 Investigation Request and Preliminary Investigation
3.1 Preparing a Forensic Investigation Request
3.2 Evaluating a Forensic Investigation Request
3.3 Record of Decision to Proceed or Not to Proceed with Investigation
3.4 Initiating a Forensic Investigation
3.5 Undertaking the Preliminary Investigation
3.6 Preparing a Preliminary Investigation Report and Record of Decision
Chapter 4 Initial Forensic Investigation Plan
4.1 Selecting a Project Investigation Team
4.2 Pre-Investigation Site Visit
4.3 Preparing a Cost Estimate
4.4 Writing an Initial Investigation Plan
4.5 Approval of Initial Investigation Plan and Record of Decision
Chapter 5 Non-Destructive Testing
5.1 Implementing the Initial Investigation Plan
5.2 Non-Destructive Testing Analysis
5.3 Interim Report
5.4 Decision to Continue or Terminate the Study
Chapter 6 Final Investigation Plan
6.1 Finalizing the Investigation Plan
6.2 Approval of the Final Investigation Plan and Record of Decision
Chapter 7 Destructive and Laboratory Testing
7.1 Investigation Arrangements
7.2 Visual Assessments
7.3 Key Issues Concerning Destructive Testing
7.4 Key Issues Concerning Laboratory Testing
60 Chapter 8 Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, and Final Repor
60 8.1 Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing
61 8.2 Forensic Investigation Report
61 8.3 Record of Decision
62 Chapter9 Investigation Close-Out
62 9.1 Investigation Review
62 9.2 Actions Resulting from the Forensic Investigation
63 9.3 Investigation Close-Out
64 References
65 Appendix A Generic Issues
72 Appendix B Case Studies ,
83 Appendix C Example Forms
129 Appendix D Example Checklists
136 Attachment Guide for Conducting Forensic Investigations of
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