EQUIPMENT AND STANDARD FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ACCEPTANCE BASED ON SMOOTHNESS

This study deals with a method for testing smoothness of pavement (both rigid and flexible) for construction acceptance. A multi-wheel profilometer is evaluated for its ability to accruately measure roadway smoothness. Measurement results were correlated with simulated response of other type of smoothness meters based on an absolute survey of road profile. The multiwheel profilograph is recommended for acceptance of pavement based on smoothness. (FHWA)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record N953. Rail Papers-1984
• Corporate Authors:

  Colorado Department of Highways

  4201 East Arkansas Avenue
  Denver, CO  United States  80222
• Authors:
  • Griffin Jr, R G
• Publication Date: 1982-2

Media Info

• Pagination: n.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceptance tests; Measurement; Profilometers; Road construction; Smoothness; Standards; Testing equipment
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00381333
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: CDH-DTP-R-83-4 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: 1590
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Mar 30 1988 12:00AM