Some issues of forecasting crack formation on automobile roads

Forecasting the occurrence of cracks in asphalt-concrete highway pavements worldwide - while considering natural and climatic influences - is essential for ensuring high-quality road maintenance, preserving pavement value at standard levels, guaranteeing traffic safety, and improving both transportation services and overall societal mobility. In this context, special emphasis is placed on identifying the underlying causes of crack formation, predicting their development over time, and assessing how these defects affect the functional performance of the roadway and the load-bearing capacity of the pavement structure. This includes evaluating the consequences of cracks on user comfort and safety, determining effective methods for their mitigation, and establishing a comprehensive database of crack characteristics.