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The Influence of Pavement Evenness and Macrotexture on Fuel Consumption / R. Laganier, J. Lucas

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Surface Characteristics of Roadways: International Research and Technologies (1988 : Pennsylvania)
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1 online resource (6 pages) : illustrations, figures, tables
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Laganier, R., Lucas, J., American Society for Testing and Materials, and ASTM International
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Summary
In order to estimate the influence of evenness and macrotexture of the paved roads on fuel consumption of vehicles, three practical tests have been made: in the laboratory, with a vibrator bench to simulate unevenness; on a track to test the extreme values of the macrotexture of pavements; and on open roads with both unevenness and macrotexture. Pavement characteristics have been recorded with usual apparatus for road engineers. The effects have been expressed as extra fuel consumption, versus a completely smooth and even pavement. Both unevenness and macrotexture show a measurable extra fuel consumption. But the growing laws are not linear, and a compromise can be found for evenness according to maintenance cost and for macrotexture according to safety when wet.
Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation
Volume 1990, Issue 1031 (January 1990)
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0803113919
9780803113916
9780803151109 (e-ISBN)
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Electronic reproduction. W. Conshohocken, Pa. : ASTM International, 1990. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
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