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Pavement Smoothness

2005 ACPA Profiler Repeatability Tests: Manufacturers Continue to Improve Profiler Technology (2006)
American Concrete Pavement Association - R & T Update #7.02

Assessment of Profiler Performance for Construction Quality Control (2002)
Steven M. Karamihas & Thomas D. Gillespie, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute

Comparison of Transverse Tined & Longitudinal Diamond Ground Pavement Texturing for Newly Constructed Concrete Pavement (2002)
Paul L. Burge, et al, prepared for the Transportation Research Board

Developing Smooth, Quiet, Safe Portland Cement Concrete Pavements (2004)
James K. Cable & Steven M. Karamihas - Sponsored by the FHWA

Diamond Grinding Finish Profile on PCC Pavements (Missouri Best Practice Policy)
As presented on the FHWA website

Diamond Grinding Newly Placed PCCP (2005)
Missouri Dept. of Transportation

Effect of Broom Texture on Motorcycle Rideability (1972)
D.L. Spellman, et al, California Division of Highways

Effects of Grinding on PCC Pavements (1999)
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation

Implementation of an International Roughness Index for Mn/DOT Pavement Construction & Rehabilitation (2007)
W. James Wilde, Minnesota State University

Improving Rideability at a Newly Constructed Pavement-Bridge Interface - A Case Study
Brian Schleppi and John Roberts

International Roughness Index (IRI): What is it? How is it Measured? What Do You Need to Know About it? (2002)
American Concrete Pavement Association, R & T Update #3.07

Noise & Skid Measurements on US 285 in the Turkey Creek Canyon Area: Project NH 2854-068 (2001)
Robert LaForce and Jill Schlaefer, Colorado Dept. of Transportation

Pavement Smoothness Index Relationships: FHWA Final Report (2002)
FHWA

Pavement Surface Texturing and Restoration for Highway Safety (1974)
Richard J. Rasmussen, International Grooving & Grinding Association

The Little Book of Profiling (1996)
Michael W. Sayers & Steve M. Karamihas, University of Michigan