The Development of Smoothness Specifications for Rigid and Flexible Pavements in Texas
Author | : Robert Harrison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 55 |
Release | : 1991 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:26622379 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Development of Smoothness Specifications for Rigid and Flexible Pavements in Texas written by Robert Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because both the highway agency and the traveling public desire a smooth pavement surface, there exists a need to ensure smoothness and ride quality. Indeed, a smooth road profile has become a standard measure of pavement quality. This report details the initial work on pavement smoothness criteria, including in particular the issues related to financial incentives and the instrumentation used for measuring profiles on newly laid rigid pavements.