Acoustic enhancement of concrete pavement surface through diamond grinding

Functionality of concrete pavements can be restored through conventional diamond grinding (CDG) that improves ride quality and friction. Recently, an alternative diamond grinding configuration was proposed by the Institute for Safe Quiet and Durable Highway at Purdue University as part of a nationwide interest in quiet pavements. This paper discusses the field-testing of the CDG and alternative (innovative) diamond grinding as well as the pre-existing transverse tined (TT) texture at the MnROAD research facility. Acoustic properties, ride quality and friction performance of the diamond ground surfaces are compared to data obtained in the pre-existing TT surface. The initial performance of the innovative grind over a period of 3 years is also compared to that of the conventional grind and the TT surface. Test results, analysis, merits and demerits of the grinding types are also accentuated.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2012.690517
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/44544515
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Izevbekhai, Bernard Igbafen
  • Khazanovich, Lev
• Publication Date: 2013-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 579-589
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Pavement Engineering
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1029-8436
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10298436.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acoustic properties; Concrete pavements; Diamond grinding; Pavement grooving; Pavement maintenance; Rehabilitation (Maintenance); Ride quality; Sound intensity; Tire/pavement noise
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I32: Concrete; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01488393
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 9 2013 11:22AM