Glossary

Longitudinal and Transverse Cracking (not reflective)

On asphalt pavements, these cracks are parallel or perpendicular to the pavement centerline or laydown direction. They may be caused by poorly constructed paving joints, asphalt shrinkage, or reflective cracking caused by cracking in the underlying surface. They are not usually load-associated.

Also called: Longitudinal Cracking, Transverse Cracking, Thermal Cracking