OPEN GRADED ASPHALT FRICTION COURSE DOES ITS JOBS

An open graded asphalt friction course placed in 1973 is considered to have caused a substantial reduction in accidents. The open graded mix permits water to flow through rather than on the surface thus reducing hydroplaning, a phenomenon considered responsible for skidding. Research is continuing in the state of Maryland on the skid resistance of various mixes, including the open graded mixes.

• Corporate Authors:

  Maryland Asphalt Association, Incorporated

  Baltimore Life Building, 901 North Howard Street
  Baltimore, MD  United States  21201
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 11
• Serial:
  • Maryland Asphalt Paver
  • Publisher: Maryland Asphalt Association, Incorporated

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Hydroplaning; Open graded aggregates; Pavement performance; Prevention; Research; Safety; Skid resistance
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Pavements; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00082876
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 26 1975 12:00AM