DEVELOPMENT OF FLORIDA SMOOTHNESS SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS

摘要: Initial pavement smoothness has been shown to improve overall performance. This combined with the need provide a comfortable ride for driving public underscores importance of achieving high initial smoothness. The Florida Department Transportation developed specifications asphalt pavements. These will be used on high-speed facilities and based measurements obtained laser road profilers. ultimate goal is include incentive disincentive aimed at rewarding contractor high-quality simultaneously providing financial deterrent poor-quality ride.