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High Friction Surface Treatment Curve Selection and Installation Guide May 2016

2. Step 2: Conduct Field Verification and Design

Field verification is an important step in determining whether HFST could be implemented, and if implemented, the limits of the HFST installation. Below is a check list of items that may be considered during a field review.


17 FHWA's High Friction Surface Treatments Frequently Asked Questions. Publication No. FHWA-CAI-14-019. [ Return to note 17. ]

18 B. Brimley and P. Carlson, Using High Friction Surface Treatments to Improve Safety at Horizontal Curves. July 2012. Available at: http://d2dtl5nnlpfr0r.cloudfront.net/tti.tamu.edu/documents/TTI-2012-8.pdf. [ Return to note 18. ]

19 American Traffic Safety Services Association, Safety Opportunities in High Friction Surfacing. February 2013. [ Return to note 19. ]

20 Oregon Department of Transportation, GFP Pavement Condition Rating Manual. July 2010. Available at: http://www.oregon.gov/odot/hwy/construction/docs/pavement/gfp_manual.pdf. [ Return to note 20. ]


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