Practical Specimen Preparation and Testing Protocol for Evaluation of Friction Performance of Asphalt Pavement Aggregates with Three-Wheel Polishing Device
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 34, Issue 1
Abstract
AASHTO has provisionally endorsed the use of a three-wheel polishing device (TWPD) for polishing and the dynamic friction tester (DFT) for measuring the friction of the coarse aggregates used in hot mix asphalt (HMA). Despite ample studies showing the feasibility of such a system for HMA specimens, research efforts related to quantifying the coarse aggregates that are used in those mixes have been less common. The results of a study to accelerate the test and to decrease the tedium of specimen preparation for aggregates are reported here. Three identical TWPD devices that complied with the AASHTO provisional specification were fabricated. A new specimen preparation method was introduced to reduce the associated time and cost. Several operational parameters that can impact the repeatability and reproducibility of the process, such as tire type and tread condition, specimen preparation, and DFT rubber pad thickness, were investigated. This study verified that the TWPD/DFT test method can delineate the polishing/friction performance of different aggregates with acceptable repeatability and reproducibility. The TWPD/DFT test time and cost can potentially be decreased considerably by using the proposed practical and analysis modifications.
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Some or all data generated or used during the study are available from the corresponding author by request, including performance tests raw data.
Acknowledgments
The authors are grateful to the Texas DOT for the financial support provided. The technical support provided by Mr. Richard Izzo, Mr. Edward Morgan, and Mr. Jeffrey Perabo from the Texas DOT is appreciated. The authors acknowledge the UTEP Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems staff, Jose Garibay and Sergio Rocha, for their efforts in fabricating the TWPD devices. Gratitude is also extended to Dr. Eric Frempong, Dr. Intikhab Haider, Mr. Darren Swift, and Mr. Amanuel Welderufael from the Maryland DOT for their guidance and advice during this project. Finally, the help of the late Dr. Rebecca McDaniel from Purdue University is appreciated. The authors confirm contribution to the paper as follows: study conception and design: MS, IA, SN; data collection: MS; analysis and interpretation of results: MS, SN, IA; and draft manuscript preparation: MS, SN. All authors reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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