Identification of Laboratory Techniques to Optimize Superpave HMA Surface Friction Characteristics

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• Creators:
  McDaniel, Rebecca S. ; Coree, Brian J.
• Corporate Creators:
  Purdue University. Institute for Safe, Quiet, and Durable Highways
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation Systems ; Iowa. Dept. of Transportation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Superpave
  • Surface course (Pavements)
  • Friction
  • Laboratory tests
  • Microtexture
  • Macrotexture
  • Literature reviews
  • Testing equipment
  • Asphalt mixtures
  • Pavement maintenance
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  SQDH 2003-6
• Resource Type:
  Press Release
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Phase I: Final Report
• Corporate Publisher:
  Purdue University
• Abstract:
  This report summarizes an investigation into various options for polishing, testing and analyzing pavement surface frictional properties in the laboratory. Devices were sought that could assess the effects of both microtexture and macrotexture of hot mix asphalt surfaces in the laboratory and the field. The investigation consisted of a detailed literature review and consultations with users of existing devices for polishing and testing pavement materials. The recommended devices include the Dynamic Friction Tester (DFT) and the Circular Texture Meter (CTM). This study is the first phase of a planned three-phase research program to examine the frictional characteristics of Superpave HMA mixtures. A plan for continuing with Phase II of the project, using the recommended devices and funded by the Indiana and Iowa Departments of Transportation, is also outlined.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  SPR-2413
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/16087/dot_16087_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 349.52 KB]
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:28b8ba978391a59b3eab400759622e4450d2fff4f6104426a8bb0e4df7797e85