VIRGINIA'S EXPERIENCE WITH OPEN-GRADED SURFACE MIX

The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has used the bituminous open-graded, propus friction course (PFC) since 1972 to resurface hazardous locations and roadways needing routine resurfacing. A before and after accident study of one location revealed a significant decrease in wet pavement accidents after it was paved with the PFC. Skid tests have revealed good to excellent skid resistance on all sections of the PFC. Some problems have been encountered with flushed spots in the pavement, minor raveling, deformation under severe traffic, damage from spilled fuel, and dirt in air voids. Most of these problems have been resolved, and future use will be determined by the long-term durability of the mix.

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  • Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Characteristics of Bituminous Paving Mixtures to Meet Structural Requirements. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
• Authors:
  • Maupin Jr, G W
• Discussers:
  • Kandhal, P S
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 48-51
• Monograph Title: Asphalts, aggregates, mixes and stress-absorbing membranes
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 595
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bituminous mixtures; Durability; Friction factor; Open graded aggregates; Pavements; Porous materials; Porous pavements; Resurfacing; Skid resistance; Wet weather
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wet pavements
• Geographic Terms: Virginia
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148657
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309025648
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Mar 30 1977 12:00AM