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E1960

Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface

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Publication Date: 1 April 2007
Status: active
Page Count: 5
ICS Code (Other standards related to road engineering): 93.080.99
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This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macrotexture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International Experiment to Compare and Harmonize Texture and Skid Resistance Measurements. The index allows for the harmonizing of friction measurements with different equipment to a common calibrated index. This practice provides for harmonization of friction reporting for devices that use a smooth tread test tire.

The IFI consists of two parameters that report the calibrated wet friction at 60 km/h (F60) and the speed constant of wet pavement friction (Sp).

The mean profile depth (MPD) has been shown to be useful in predicting the speed constant (gradient) of wet pavement friction.2

A linear transformation of the estimated friction at 60 km/h provides the calibrated F60 value. The estimated friction at 60 km/h is obtained by using the speed constant to calculate the estimated friction at 60 km/h from a measurement made at any speed.

The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents are rationalized, rather than exact mathematical conversions.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

2 Wambold, J. C., Antle, C. E., Henry, J. J., and Rado, Z., International PIARC Experiment to Compare and Harmonize Texture and Skid Resistance Measurements, Final report, Permanent International Association of Road Congresses (PIARC), Paris 1995.

Document History

April 1, 2007
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macrotexture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International...
E1960
April 1, 2007
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macrotexture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International...
April 1, 2007
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macrotexture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International...
April 1, 2007
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macrotexture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International...
August 10, 2003
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
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August 10, 2003
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macro-texture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International...
July 10, 1998
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
1. Scope 1.1 This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macro-texture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC...

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