Evaluation of Open-graded Friction Course Mixtures Containing Cellulose Fibers and Styrene Butadiene Rubber Polymer

Open graded friction course (OGFC) or porous mixture consist of an open gradation, mostly of coarse size aggregate with little fines. The benefits of an OGFC mixture are typically increased surface permeability, noise reduction, and enhance surface friction, especially in wet weather. This paper presents the results of a study investigating four different OGFC mixes containing no additives, cellulose fibers, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) polymer, and a combination of both fibers and SBR polymer. Mix designs were performed according to the design procedure proposed by the National Center of Asphalt Technology for a range of 4.5-6.5% asphalt content. Results were compared with that for a dense mix.

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• Authors:
  • Hassan, Hossam F
  • Al-Oraimi, Salim
  • Taha, Ramzi
• Publication Date: 2005-8-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 416-422
• Serial:
  • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0899-1561
  • EISSN: 1943-5533
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jmcee7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt concrete; Cellulose; Fibers; Friction; Open graded aggregates; Pavement performance; Polymers; Porous materials; Styrene butadiene rubber
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01002622
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 1 2005 8:04AM