Implementation Support for Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) Renewal R06E Real-Time Smoothness Measurements on Portland Cement Concrete Pavements During Construction

The Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) R06E project, Real-Time Smoothness Measurements on Portland Cement Concrete Pavements during Construction, advanced real-time smoothness measuring technologies through unbiased field evaluations and demonstrations and the development of draft model specifications and guidelines. Furthermore, the study validated technologies designed to improve quality control and the paving process and enhanced understanding of the construction artifacts that affect smoothness. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through the SHRP2 Solutions Implementation Assistance Program, funded additional work to continue development and implementation, with the goal to eventually achieve routine use of real-time smoothness measuring technologies by owner agencies and paving contractors. This report summarizes the implementation tasks performed in support of R06E. Tasks included developing an equipment loan program involving real-time smoothness measuring technologies, holding a showcase and conducting workshops, conducting case studies of projects that took advantage of the equipment loan program, refining the specifications developed under R06E, and engaging in a wide array of marketing and outreach activities.

• Record URL:
  http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/research/documents/research-reports/real-time_smoothness_implementation_asstc_summary_w_cvr.pdf
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Alternate title: Real-Time Smoothness Measurements on Portland Cement Concrete Pavements During Construction.
• Corporate Authors:

  National Concrete Pavement Technology Center

  Iowa State University
  2711 South Loop Drive, Suite 4700
  Ames, IA  United States  50010-8664

  Iowa State University, Ames

  Institute for Transportation
  Ames, IA  United States  50010-8664

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Pavement Technology, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Fick, Gary
  • Merritt, David
  • Taylor, Peter
  • Hanke, Todd
  • Torres, Helga
  • Rasmussen, Robert
• Publication Date: 2018-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 51p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Concrete pavements; Implementation; Measuring instruments; Measuring methods; Outreach; Portland cement concrete; Quality control; Smoothness; Specifications; Workshops
• Identifier Terms: Strategic Highway Research Program 2
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01666290
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-HIF-18-020
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-14-D-00005 Task Order 3
• Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 19 2018 9:48AM