MEASUREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ACHIEVEMENT OF SMOOTHNESS FOR PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

This synthesis will be of interest to construction engineers, pavement designers, contractors, and others interested in construction of new highway pavements with smooth surfaces. Information is provided on the various devices and specifications that are being used to obtain smooth pavements. The public rates a pavement primarily on its smooth-riding characteristics and highway agencies recognize that constructing smooth pavements results in fewer problems later and lower annual maintenance costs. This report of the Transportation Research Board describes the devices and specifications highway agencies use to ensure that newly constructed pavements will provide a smooth ride.

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• Authors:
  • Woodstrom, J H
• Publication Date: 1990-11

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 40 p.
• Serial:
  • NCHRP Synthesis of Highway Practice
  • Issue Number: 167
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0547-5570

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Measurement; Measuring instruments; Pavements; Paving; Profilographs; Profilometers; Riding qualities; Road meters; Smoothness; Specifications
• Uncontrolled Terms: Straightedges
• Old TRIS Terms: Pavement smoothness
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00602719
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0-309-04915-6
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 31 1990 12:00AM