VIBRATORY ROLLER EVALUATION STUDY

A research study was recently undertaken to evaluate the capabilities of vibratory rollers to compact asphaltic concrete pavements. The performance of these rollers was compared to relative density and surface smoothness criteria contained in Department specifications as well as to results produced by conventional rolling methods. It was determined that vibratory rollers could meet the requirements set forth in the specifications. General appearance of the pavement surface compacted by vibratory rollers was found to compare favorably with pavements compacted by static weight rollers. Surface ripples, undulations and other objectionable features were not found to be a major problem on the projects constructed under this particular research study.

• Record URL:
  http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2008/Report%20102.pdf
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • (PC A04/MF A01)
• Corporate Authors:

  Louisiana Department of Highways

  Research and Development Section
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States 

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Glascock, L A
• Publication Date: 1976-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 55 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt concrete; Compaction; Compactors; Concrete pavements; Density; Evaluation; Flexible pavements; Pavers; Paving; Rollers; Smoothness; Specifications; Vibratory compaction; Vibratory equipment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Compaction equipment; Vibratory rollers
• Geographic Terms: Louisiana
• Old TRIS Terms: Roll compacting; Roller leveling
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00146458
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: PR-102 Final Rpt., FHWA/LA/RR-102
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM