Definition
Standard Terminology Relating to Pavement Distress. The official ASTM vocabulary standard defining terminology and classification labels for all pavement distress types. Road Triage follows E1778 terminology for all distress classification throughout the pipeline — from detection through scoring and delivery — ensuring distress names match terms recognized by transportation agencies nationwide.
In context
Using ASTM E1778 terminology means a distress called 'raveling' in one report means the same thing in another.