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Title:

EVALUATION OF PAVEMENT FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS
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Accession Number:

00806417

Record Type:

Monograph

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309068746

Abstract:

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 for evaluating pavement friction characteristics. Information for the synthesis was collected by surveying U.S., Canadian, and international transportation agencies, and by conducting a literature search to gather additional information. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on wet pavement friction characteristics of new and restored pavements. It includes information on the methods for measuring and reporting friction and texture, causes for friction changes over time, and on the related aspects of aggregate and mix design to provide adequate friction. A limited amount of information on the impact of economic and legal considerations is also included. In addition, considerations of noise and ride quality are discussed when compromise may be required. The International Friction Index (IFI) is included with information on the measuring and reporting of friction and texture.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Report/Paper Numbers:

Project 20-5 FY 1998,
Topic 30-11

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Henry, John J

Pagination:

72 p.

Publication Date:

2000

Serial:

NCHRP Synthesis of Highway Practice

Issue Number: 291
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0547-5570

ISBN:

0309068746

Features:

Appendices (2) ; Figures (10) ; Photos (15) ; References (63) ; Tables (22)

Identifier Terms:

International Friction Index

Subject Areas:

Design; Economics; Environment; Geotechnology; Highways; Law; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Feb 21 2001 12:00AM