Evaluate the Importance of Fine Aggregates in Achieving Adequate Skid Resistance in TxDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures
The lack of skid resistance has been an important issue for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) pavement as many of them cannot hold adequate skid resistance in the long run, and even some newly constructed roads are observed to have poor skid resistance. Skid resistance is a function of the quality of the aggregate as well as the micro-and macro-texture of the surface. Those textures can be modified by using the appropriate type and amount of fine aggregates and fines in asphalt concrete. The main focus of the research is understanding the effects of fine aggregates and fines on the skid resistance of asphalt concrete since their impacts on the skid resistance and performance. The research team will evaluate the current practices and research studies commissioned by TxDOT (in particular) and other states (in general) on the use of fine aggregates and fines in asphalt concrete to improve skid resistance. The major objective of this project shall be critical to evaluate the influence of fine aggregates and high-quality fines on the skid resistance of asphalt concrete.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $863,000
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Contract Numbers:
0-7108
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Sponsor Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Managing Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Project Managers:
Schwerdt, Tom
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Performing Organizations:
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W University Ave
El Paso, TX United States 79902 -
Principal Investigators:
Abdallah, Imad
- Start Date: 20210901
- Expected Completion Date: 20260831
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Asphalt concrete; Fine aggregates; Fines (Materials); Hot mix asphalt; Pavement performance; Skid resistance
- Geographic Terms: Texas
- Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01782693
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: 0-7108
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Sep 23 2021 10:06AM