EFFECTS OF SAWED-GROOVE TEXTURING ON CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS

The experimental application of a sawed groove texture on two New York bridge decks and one operational use of diamond grinding to rectify an aggravated friction problem on a third deck are discussed. Although tine-texturing has been the chosen concrete deck texturing method in New York, inability to obtain grooves deep enough to provide a long-lasting, high-friction surface has generated interest in trying to saw grooves in new decks. Although used widely for restoring texture on worn concrete pavements, this method had not been generally accepted or promoted for use on new concrete decks. The purpose was to determine if sawing a new concrete deck to produce texture would adversely affect concrete durability and to assess the frictional properties and durability of the texture itself compared with tined surfaces. The determination is based on laboratory tests for chloride permeability and resistance to deicer scaling, and microscopic examinations for microfracturing, as well as field measures of friction and texture depth. Results show that accumulation of chlorides in sawed samples was slightly greater at shallow depths than accumulation in tined textures. At greater depths, no significant difference was found. Tests showed that sawed texturing did not increase the occurrence of scaling, nor cause any small-scale fracturing. Sawed textures were shown to provide a deep and durable frictional riding surface. A disadvantage of sawing is the increased cost compared to tining.

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• Authors:
  • Grady, John E
• Conference:
  • 63rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
  • Date: 1984-1-16 to 1984-1-20
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 8-17
• Monograph Title: Construction: quality control and specifications
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 986
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Chlorides; Concrete; Costs; Deicing equipment; Depth; Diamonds; Durability; Friction; Grinding; Laboratory tests; Microcracking; Pavement grooving; Permeability; Sawing; Texture
• Uncontrolled Terms: Deicers; Microcracks; Scaling
• Old TRIS Terms: Grooves
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Finance; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399159
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309037700
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jan 31 1986 12:00AM