Incorporating Network-Level Friction Data into KYTC's Pavement Resurfacing Prioritization

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) identifies and prioritizes pavement resurfacing projects based on available friction data, but few pavements undergo friction testing. Historically, friction data have only been available through either the Cabinet’s polish-resistant aggregate certification process or at specific locations for which reviews have been requested. With KYTC’s network-level SCRIM testing, the agency can analyze relationships between friction properties, roadway geometry, and crash data. Using these data, pavement management staff can factor existing friction properties into the project prioritization process. But methods are still needed to incorporate friction properties into KYTC’s existing pavement evaluation process to improve safety on state-maintained roadways.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $100000
• Contract Numbers:

  KYSPR 24-653

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

  200 Mero Street
  Frankfort, KY  United States  40622
• Performing Organizations:

  University of Kentucky, Lexington

  Kentucky Transportation Center College of Engineering, 176 Raymond Building
  Lexington, KY  United States  40506-0281
• Principal Investigators:

  Gibson, Bryan

• Start Date: 20230701
• Expected Completion Date: 20250630
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decision making; Friction; Pavement management systems; Resurfacing
• Identifier Terms: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01893245
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: University of Kentucky, Lexington
• Contract Numbers: KYSPR 24-653
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 14 2023 8:49AM