Advanced Pavement Analysis Tools & Material Characterization

Knowing pavement condition can help you accurately predict maintenance & material needs.

Eyad Masad, PhD, PE, a professor at Texas A&M University, provides insights on pavement analysis tools and the impact of AI on the future of transportation.

Eyad Masad, PhD, PE

Zachry Professor & Executive Director for Global Partnerships, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Professor at Texas A&M University since 2009
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Focuses on microstructure analysis of materials and characterization of infrastructure materials and pavement systems

Some of the Questions Asked

Pavement Analysis

What is pavement analysis & why is it important?
What is the current practice for pavement analysis?
What are the advantages of using pavement analysis?

Materials & Pavement Analysis

What is material characterization as it relates to pavement analysis?
What material characterization is required for advanced pavement analysis?
How does advanced pavement analysis benefit pavement operations and maintenance?

"Pavement analysis is important because, based on the results, you decide if the pavement is sufficient to carry the loads it's supposed to carry. It also helps determine if there's a need to improve the roads, which we call rehabilitation, or if there is a need to replace the road if it's not functioning at the proper level."

Eyad Masad, PhD, PE
Zachry Professor & Executive Director for Global Partnerships
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station