Modern non-destructive methods for testing and quality control of asphalt road pavements and application of ground-penetrating radar in Bulgaria
XII National Geophysical Conference with international participation, 29-30 September 2025, DOI: 10.48368/bgs-2025.1.n21
Christian Tzankov, Bogomil Stefanov
Abstract:
This paper presents modern field methods for quality control and condition assessment of asphalt pavements, with particular emphasis on the application of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for determining asphalt layer thickness. Good practices and methodological recommendations for conducting GPR-based investigations are proposed. An overview of projects carried out in Bulgaria in recent years is provided, along with selected results from their implementation
Keywords:
Non-destructive testing, asphalt pavement, quality control, ground penetrating radar
Author information:
Author: Christian Tzankov
E-mail: ch.tzankov@gmail.com
Affiliation: University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”
Author: Bogomil Stefanov
E-mail: bogomil@hexagon-ndt.com
Affiliation:
Acknowledgements:
The authors express their gratitude to the European Center for Transport Policies for cooperation in the implementation of the fieldwork.
How to cite:
Tzankov, C., Stefanov B. (2025). Modern non-destructive methods for testing and quality control of asphalt road pavements and application of ground-penetrating radar in Bulgaria. XII National Geophysical Conference with international participation, 29-30 September 2025. https://doi.org/10.48368/bgs-2025.1.n21