Faulting. Faulting is a result of the loss of load transfer across a joint or crack, which causes the slab on one side of the joint or crack to be at a lower elevation than the slab on the other side. Faulting (Fig. 3.24) is generally a result of pumping. Faulting affects the noise level and the smoothness of a pavement. It is generally con- sidered excessive when faulting exceeds 1/4 in (6 mm). Faulting can be corrected by pavement grinding, joint or crack repair, or slab jacking. However, unless load transfer