Pavement Surface Texture Classification and Skid Resistance Photo-Interpretation

1974 ◽  
pp. 325-338
Author(s):  
R. Schonfeld
1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-461
Author(s):  
J. C. Wambold ◽  
J. J. Henry

It is generally agreed that the friction between a tire and a wet pavement (skid resistance) is controlled by the surface texture characteristics. Therefore, by measuring the relevant parameters describing texture, or by measuring a physical process dependent on texture, regression techniques can be used to relate skid resistance to the chosen texture parameter or process. Two scales of texture are of particular importance: microtexture (small-scale asperities) and macrotexture (large-scale asperities). This paper describes work performed to: (1) review candidate macrotexture and microtexture measurement methods that can be made at highway speeds (at or about 64 km/h [40 mph]), which are presently used or have potential for use in pavement texture measurement; (2) design and build a prototype of the most promising method; and (3) evaluate the effects of pavement surface texture on skid resistance. A prototype noncontact vision system that makes texture measurements at highway speeds was developed, and several improvements were made to upgrade the system to provide an improved prototype. Both hardware and software enhancements have yielded a texture measurement system that can obtain pavement macrotexture data in a fast, efficient, and reliable way.


Author(s):  
Rebekka Kienle ◽  
Wolfram Ressel ◽  
Tobias Götz ◽  
Markus Weise

Due to their influence on traffic safety, skid resistance and drainage are important surface properties of a road and their optimization and durability is still focus of ongoing research. Under wet conditions, these two characteristics are connected as a wetted road cannot provide a sufficient skid resistance without a working drainage system. The wet friction is mainly affected by the road surface geometry and the water depth. Herein, we describe a novel numerical approach to study the influence of the surface texture – mainly the microtexture – on the wet friction coefficient. This method is based on the hysteresis effect, which is the main friction force on rough surfaces under wet conditions. We therefore use an already established friction model for dry surfaces and extend its range of application by an additional consideration of water films. A drainage model has been developed to calculate the water film thickness for a given road surface and geometry (pavement surface runoff model) as systematic measurements of water film thicknesses in situ are difficult. The water depth determines the number of contact points between the pavement and the tyre. Based on three-dimensional measurements of a surface texture, the friction coefficient is calculated. By this newly developed model approach, it is possible to identify the main factors influencing wet skid resistance in regard to the pavement surface microtexture and the water film thickness.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 3821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng ◽  
Li ◽  
Zhan ◽  
Wang ◽  
Yang

Skid resistance is an important surface characteristic that influences roadway safety. Various studies have been performed to understand the interaction between pavement and tires through numerical simulation for skid resistance prediction. However, the friction parameters required for simulation inputs are generally determined by objective assumptions. This paper develops a finite element method (FEM)-based skid resistance simulation framework using in-situ 3D pavement surface texture and skid resistance data. A 3D areal pavement model is reconstructed from high resolution asphalt pavement surface texture data. The exponential decay friction model is implemented in the simulation and the interface friction parameters required for the simulation are determined using the binary search back-calculation approach based on a trial process with the desired level of differences between simulated and observed skid numbers. To understand the influence of texture characteristics on interface friction parameters, the high-resolution 3D texture data is separated into macro- and micro-scales through Butterworth filtering and various areal texture indicators are calculated at both levels. Principal component analysis (PCA) regression analysis is conducted to quantify the relationship between various texture characteristics and the interface friction parameters. The results from this study can be used to better prepare the inputs of friction parameters for FEM simulation.


2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Indra Jaya Pandia ◽  
Adina Sari Lubis ◽  
Andy Putra Rambe

Skid Resistance is the force generated between the pavement surface and vehicle’s tires to resist the vehicle advance motion when braking. In this research the correlation between skid resistance value and texture depth on the pavement surface will be determined. The skid resistance value determined by using the British Pendulum Tester (BPT) and to determine the texture depth used Sand Patch Method. The research is conducted directly on a macro textured surface with two methods. The first method is applied on Ngumban Surbakti Road where the samples tested with the same distance from the edge of the pavement along the road; The second method is applied on Jend. Sudirman Road where the samples tested with specific distances from the edge of the pavement until the median. From the results of the analysis, there are some conclusions: (1) there is a positive correlation between the texture depth and skid resistance with a coefficient of determination (R2) = 0.028 on Ngumban Surbakti Road and (R2) = 0.191 on  Jend. Sudirman Road;(2) the increase of skid resistance value is directly proportional to the increase of surface texture depth value; and (3) the different methods did not cause significant yield differences.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Shuvo Islam ◽  
Mustaque Hossain ◽  
Richard Miller

2020 ◽  
Vol 313 ◽  
pp. 00013
Author(s):  
Matej Brna ◽  
Michal Cingel

Road pavement roughness, in terms of skid resistance, can be described from a geometrical point of view as a texture or from a physical point of view as friction between a tire and a road surface. The paper deals with the comparison of asphalt and concrete pavement surface on selected newly built sections of the D1 motorway near the Ovčiarsko tunnel. Texture measurements were performed with a Static Road Scanner (SRS) capable of recording surface irregularities up to the microtexture level (2.49 µm resolution). A pendulum was used to determine the friction. Subsequently, the texture was evaluated using individual amplitude and wavelength characteristics and the friction was evaluated using the PTV parameter. Finally, correlations were searched between the roughness characteristics of asphalt concrete and cement concrete pavements, but also between texture and friction characteristics.


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 043001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minh-Tan Do ◽  
Veronique Cerezo

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