Evaluation of Pavement Friction Characteristics
Evaluation of Pavement Friction Characteristics

Author: John Jewett Henry

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780309068741

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This synthesis report will be of interest to pavement design, construction, management, and research engineers, highway safety officials, and others concerned with pavement friction characteristics. It describes the current state of the practice and discusses the methods used for evaluating wet pavement friction characteristics of new and restored pavements. This synthesis reviews models used for measuring and evaluating friction and texture, causes for friction changes over time, and aggregate and mix design to provide adequate friction. Also presented are construction and surface restoration practices for providing good pavement surface characteristics. In addition, considerations of noise and ride quality are discussed when compromise may be required.

Guide for Pavement Friction
Guide for Pavement Friction

Author:

Publisher: AASHTO

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1560514280

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This report contains guidelines and recommendations for managing and designing for friction on highway pavements. The contents of this report will be of interest to highway materials, construction, pavement management, safety, design, and research engineers, as well as others concerned with the friction and related surface characteristics of highway pavements.

Evaluation of Pavement Frictional Properties as Influenced by Coarse Aggregate, Traffic Volume, Age and Seasonal Variation for Flexible Pavements on Missouri's Interstate and Primary Highways
Evaluation of Pavement Frictional Properties as Influenced by Coarse Aggregate, Traffic Volume, Age and Seasonal Variation for Flexible Pavements on Missouri's Interstate and Primary Highways

Author: Missouri. Highway and Transportation Department. Division of Materials and Research

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13:

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This study objective was to determine pavement friction characteristics throughout the service life of hot mix bituminous surfaces based on coarse aggregate source. Data from 1286 sections of Interstate and Primary Roadways was used in this analysis. Friction tests were performed between 1974 and 1979 using a two wheel friction tester substantially complying with the requirements of AASHTO T242.

Performance Characteristics of Open-graded Friction Courses
Performance Characteristics of Open-graded Friction Courses

Author: Harry A. Smith

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780309053068

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This synthesis will be of interest to construction, maintenance, pavement design, and materials engineers, pavement contractors, and others interested in the use of open-graded friction courses (OGFC) as an asphalt concrete pavement wearing surface. Information is provided on performance benefits and limitations of OGFC, material and mixture properties, and current construction practices in use in the United States and Europe. Advances in mixture design and construction techniques have overcome several of the performance limitations identified in early applications of OGFC, as well as enhanced the performance benefits associated with OGFC use. This report of the Transportation Research Board describes the current state of the practice with respect to the use of OGFC. Experience with the design, construction, and performance of OGFC is summarized, based on a review of the literature, documentation of experience from applications in the U.S. and Europe, and site visits to several states.

Criteria for Use of Asphalt Friction Surfaces
Criteria for Use of Asphalt Friction Surfaces

Author: Woodrow J. Halstead

Publisher: Transportation Research Board National Research

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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"This synthesis will be of a special interest to pavement designers, material engineers, and others concerned with upgrading pavements by application of asphalt friction surfaces. Guidelines are presented for deciding when it's appropriate to use various types of friction courses."--Avant-propos.

Measuring Pavement Friction Characteristics at Variable Speeds for Added Safety
Measuring Pavement Friction Characteristics at Variable Speeds for Added Safety

Author: N. Mike Jackson

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13:

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Pavement friction testing is frequently conducted in accordance with the provisions outlined in ASTM E 274, "Standard Test Method for Skid Resistance of Paved Surfaces Using a Full-Scale Tire." The standard speed of testing in Florida is 40 mph (64.4 km/h). However, due to safety concerns related to testing on high-speed facilities, considerable attention has been focused in recent years on height-sensor based (non-contact) technology. It is potentially well suited for surveying the surface texture characteristics of pavement sections while operating at highway speed.