DOI

10.5703/1288284313187

Abstract

Adequate friction resistance is needed to prevent pavement slipperiness and to allow vehicles to stop in a reasonable distance. In stone mastic asphalt surfaces, friction resistance is mainly a function of the interaction between the aggregates exposed at the road surface and the vehicle tires. Performance of the aggregate is reduced over time by wear and polishing as a consequence of vehicular traffic. In this research a method to investigate aggregate performance based on physical, chemical and petrographic factors has been evaluated. The objective was to develop a laboratory method to test Indiana dolomite, limestone, sandstone, and gravel aggregates to predict field performance, and determine causes for the range of values among these aggregates. The assessment of gravel sources was primarily on the basis of individual rock types and those proportions comprising the gravel. Polish and friction values were determined in the laboratory with the British Wheel and Pendulum, and field values with the towed friction trailer. Correlations between parameters were established which provide predictions of friction resistance based on laboratory specimens. Further refinement is required to set performance Specifications for in-situ aggregate selection.

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JHRP-95/11

Keywords

bituminous overlays, friction resistance, texture, petrography, HPR-2082

SPR Number

2082

Project Number

C-36-6NN

File Number

2-4-40

Performing Organization

Joint Highway Research Project

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of this Version

1996

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