A NEW LOOK AT SURFACE TEXTURE FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

This paper discusses important developments during the evolution of surface texture technology for concrete pavements. The paper looks at the three important characteristics: texture, friction and noise. Finally, it discusses recent efforts in Europe and the U.S. that may again produce a shift from the common transverse tine surface. The paper presents preliminary findings from ongoing research that is focusing on how to balance or optimize the concrete pavement surface texture for skid resistance and noise. The preliminary results indicate that transverse tining may not be the optimal solution.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

  401-1111 Prince of Wales Drive
  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Voigt, G F
  • Wu, C-L
• Conference:
  • 1995 TAC Annual Conference Proceedings. Volume 1 - Pavements, Soils and Materials and Canadian Strategic Highway Research Program (C-SHRP) Sessions
  • Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  • Date: 1995-10-22 to 1995-10-25
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete pavements; Skid resistance; Surface friction (Geophysics); Texture
• Old TRIS Terms: Surface friction
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Pavements; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00720470
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 8 1996 12:00AM