An Approach to Estimate Pavement’s Friction Correlation Between PCI, IRI & Skid Number

Carlos J. Obando, Jose R. Medina, Kamil E. Kaloush

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Abstract

Friction in pavements is an especial phenomenon that varies upon many variables such as weather, pavement’s age, material properties, and tire-surface contact. Furthermore, it is a very important factor since it is related to safety. To measure friction there are different procedures and methodologies. Depending on the method, and even the equipment used to measure skid resistance, output data can vary. In addition, friction varies with time. Some studies state that friction has a decreasing linear behavior, and others say behavior dependents on temperature and the level of exposure of aggregates’ surface, so friction in pavements is a subject still on development and having consistent measurements of skid resistance is complicated. Based on the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) data base, this study found that friction can be related to the pavement condition index (PCI) and roughness (IRI). These findings can support alternative approaches to estimate skid resistance on a more suitable way and take proactive actions to maintain adequate safety ranges on roads.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Road Infrastructure and Mobility - Proceedings of the 18th International Road Federation World Meeting and Exhibition, 2021
EditorsAmin Akhnoukh, Kamil Kaloush, Magid Elabyad, Brendan Halleman, Nihal Erian, Samuel Enmon II, Cherylyn Henry
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages611-621
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783030798000
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Road Federation World Meeting and Exhibition, 2021 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Nov 7 2021Nov 10 2021

Publication series

NameSustainable Civil Infrastructures
ISSN (Print)2366-3405
ISSN (Electronic)2366-3413

Conference

Conference18th International Road Federation World Meeting and Exhibition, 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period11/7/2111/10/21

Keywords

  • International Roughness Index (IRI)
  • Pavement
  • Pavement condition index (PCI)
  • Skid number
  • Texture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Environmental Engineering

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