RoadGP – Road Defect Diagnosis Tool
RoadGP is a browser-based tool that guides users through a step-by-step process to diagnose road defects. By entering basic road information and selecting any observed issues, the tool suggests likely causes and offers potential repair strategies.
Key Features
- Interactive input: Enter road length, choose road material, and then select defects from an intuitive interface.
- Automatic analysis: The tool analyses selected defects to identify likely causes and recommended repairs.
- Tabulated results: Summaries include likely causes, suggested repair actions, relative likelihoods, estimated lifespans and cost levels, and references to traditional repair strategies.
How to Use RoadGP
- Start the tool – Navigate to the RoadGP page hosted at RoadGP.
- Enter road information – Specify the road length (in meters) and pavement material (by clicking on "Asphalt" or "Concrete"), then click “Continue.”
- Choose observed defects – Select defects using the search list or the road diagram, and indicate severity and quantity.
- View results – Click “Continue” to see possible causes and recommended repairs. Optional full tables provide extra detail.