CRITERIA FOR USE OF ASPHALT FRICTION SURFACES

The most common types of asphalt surfaces used to upgrade frictional characteristics of pavements are seal coats, open-graded mixes, and dense-graded mixes. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on current engineering practices, legal and regulatory considerations, and criteria for selection of appropriate types of asphalt friction courses. (Author)

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  • Authors:
    • Halstead, W J
  • Publication Date: 1983-11

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  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 41 p.
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  • Accession Number: 00381779
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 958
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, TRB, ATRI
  • Created Date: Mar 30 1984 12:00AM