题名: |
Alternative Aggregates and Materials for High Friction Surface Treatments. |
作者: |
Wilson, B. T.; Mukhopadhyay, A. |
关键词: |
High friction surface (HFS), Horizontal curve design, Crash reduction, Skid resistance, Failure mechanism, Benefit cost, Calcined bauxite, polymer resin binder, Thermal compatibility, Coefficient of thermal expansion |
摘要: |
The State of Florida has used high friction surface treatments (HFSTs) since 2006 to reduce wet weather crashes on tight curves and intersections and to maintain bridge decks; however, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has reported issues related to premature failure of the treatment. The scope of this project was to: (1) Review the literature and interview industry experts on the state of the practice of HFST; (2) Document all existing HFST projects in Florida and analyze their performance based on distress, skid resistance, and crash reduction; (3) Perform field testing on six projects, evaluating their present performance and conducting forensic analyses as needed; (4) Perform laboratory tests on different aspects of HFST materials and construction practices to improve durability and reduce costs; and (5) Develop a revised HFST specification for Florida and an HFST Guidelines booklet. The research findings include historic costs, project performance histories, identification of failure mechanisms, crash rate reductions for various applications, benefit-cost analyses, trends between aggregate loss and both resin binder type and mil thickness, thermal compatibility measurements, resin binder gel times under non-ideal situations, an HMA design using calcined bauxite, and comparisons of a few high friction aggregates. The researchers recommended many ways to improve the design, construction, and quality control of HFST. These are reflected in the proposed specification Section 333. A new user-friendly booklet, titled “High Friction Surface Treatment Guidelines: Project Selection, Materials, and Construction,” was created to assist contractors and FDOT inspectors to implement the new specification. |
总页数: |
Wilson, B. T.; Mukhopadhyay, A. |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |