Rutting
Rutting is the longitudinal vertical deformation of a pavement surface in a wheelpath, measured relative to a straight edge placed at right angles to the traffic flow and across the wheelpath, with a length/width ratio greater than 4:1.
A single instance of rutting is called a rut or wheel rut. Large ruts can hold enough water to result in vehicles aquaplaning in wet weather.
Rutting can occur in both sealed roads and unsealed roads
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Treatment Options
Rutting in unsealed roads can be corrected temporarily by maintenance grading, but resheeting and possibly drainage works may be required to correct the problem more permanently.
A major patch or a road reconstruction are possible options for sealed roads.
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