Project status
Completed
Start date: 07/01/04
End date: 07/31/06
Researcher(s)
Principal investigators:
- Tom Cackler | 515-294-3230 | tcackler@iastate.edu (project list)
Co-principal investigators:
- Paul Wiegand | 515-294-7082 | pwiegand@iastate.edu (project list)
- Stephen Karamihas
- Dale Harrington | Snyder & Associates
- Theodore Ferragut
- Robert Rasmussen | Transtec Group
About the research
The objective of this project is to develop a strategic plan for management of surface characteristics to minimize pavement noise. The steps include identification of needs, technical and policy gaps, and the preparation of research statements or concepts. This will be followed by identification of a sequence of projects timeline, funding sources and the agencies that desire to lead or participate, and ways to share and implement results. The solution must find a balance for noise and smoothness without compromising friction and safety.
Publications
Report: Evaluation of U.S. and European Concrete Pavement Noise Reduction Methods (2.5 mb pdf) July 2006
Related publications:
- Concrete Solutions for Quieter Pavements on Existing Roadways pdf (CP Tech Center Publication) Oct 2006
- Strategic Plan for Improved Concrete Pavement Surface Characteristics (CP Tech Center Publication) Jul 2006
- Strategic Plan for Improved Concrete Pavement Surface Characteristics, Executive Summary (CP Tech Center Publication) Jul 2006
Sponsor(s)/partner(s)
Sponsor(s):
- American Concrete Pavement Association
- Federal Highway Administration
