Glossary of Terms

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Upheaval A localized displacement of the pavement due to the swelling of the sub-grade or other layer of the pavement structure.
Upstream The direction from which the water in the river is coming from.
Utility Cut Depressions Found in a pavement where a cut has been made for installation or repair of utilities, usually caused by lack of compaction during back-filling.
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