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Title: VIRGINIA'S EXPERIENCE WITH OPEN-GRADED SURFACE MIX
Accession Number: 00148657
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has used the bituminous open-graded, propus friction course (PFC) since 1972 to resurface hazardous locations and roadways needing routine resurfacing. A before and after accident study of one location revealed a significant decrease in wet pavement accidents after it was paved with the PFC. Skid tests have revealed good to excellent skid resistance on all sections of the PFC. Some problems have been encountered with flushed spots in the pavement, minor raveling, deformation under severe traffic, damage from spilled fuel, and dirt in air voids. Most of these problems have been resolved, and future use will be determined by the long-term durability of the mix.
Supplemental Notes: Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Characteristics of Bituminous Paving Mixtures to Meet Structural Requirements. 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.
Monograph Title: Monograph Accession #: 01411128
Authors: Maupin Jr, G WDiscussers: Kandhal, P S
Pagination: pp 48-51
Publication Date: 1976
Serial: ISBN: 0309025648
Media Type: Print
Features: References
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TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Geographic Terms: Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Mar 30 1977 12:00AM
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