journal article·2026-06-05

Automatic detection of large-scale pavement layer debonding via light-weight deep multi-view learning model and B-scan composite images

Wenbo Liu, Xu Yang, JingWei Pan, Hainian Wang, Jingwen Wang, Renqi Jiang, Zongyun Zhao

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Abstract

Large-scale interlayer debonding on road surfaces typically extends across multiple channels in ground-penetrating radar (GPR) B-scan images. Existing single-view automatic detection models are time-consuming and ineffective in capturing correlated features between adjacent channels, which are essential for accurate identification of this defect. To address this challenge, this study proposes a large-scale debonding detection method based on a deep multi-view learning model and composite B-scan images. First, a multi-view B-scan composite image was generated using a spatial stitching method, allowing the spatial representation of large-scale debonding. Next, a lightweight multi-view-one classification network named DB-mv-cls was proposed to locate debonding area, achieving accuracy of 83% for debondings, 88% for normal areas. This model demonstrated the best detection performance among 20 models, with detection efficiency for 10-channel images approximately four times greater than that of the single-view detection mode. The method enhances automated detection for large-scale debonding.
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OpenAlex topics: Geophysical Methods and Applications · Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring · Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation

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Affiliations

Chang’an University

School of Future Transportation, Chang’an University

Pingdu City Transportation Bureau

Zhongjiao Yuanzhou Transportation Technology Group Shandong Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · 111 project of Sustainable Development of Transportation in Western Urban Agglomeration · 111 project of Low carbon and intelligent road infrastructure and Innovative maintenance discipline · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, CHD · 2025 Chang’an University Graduate Research Practice Innovation Project

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