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2001 Wisdot Specifications - Construction Note, Marquette University, Transportation Research Center
2001 Wisdot Specifications - Construction Note, Marquette University, Transportation Research Center
Transportation Research Center: Noise & Texture Studies
For the past several years, Marquette University has been conducting a research study for WisDOT on tining patterns to reduce the objectionable tire/pavement whine. During the research study, WisDOT issued Construction Notes to implement the interim results of the research rather than tine the pavement according to Subsection 415.5.9.6.3 of the Standard Specifications.
In the completed study, Marquette University has determined that a skewed, randomly spaced, transversely tined surface results in the lowest levels of pavement whine while retaining the favorable friction characteristics achieved under the current specifications. The overall noise level is not reduced by skewed randomly tined surfaces. …