Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art

Pavement skid resistance is one of the most important factors affecting road safety, and pavement texture morphology significantly influences this property. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the relationship between pavement texture and skid resistance. This article provides an overview of rec...

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Main Authors: Wei Chen, Zhengchao Zhang, Jincheng Wei, Xiaomeng Zhang, Wenjuan Wu, Yuxuan Sun, Guangyong Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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author Wei Chen
Zhengchao Zhang
Jincheng Wei
Xiaomeng Zhang
Wenjuan Wu
Yuxuan Sun
Guangyong Wang
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description Pavement skid resistance is one of the most important factors affecting road safety, and pavement texture morphology significantly influences this property. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the relationship between pavement texture and skid resistance. This article provides an overview of recent research advancements in key areas, including the anti-skid mechanisms of asphalt pavements, factors affecting pavement anti-skid performance, methods for characterising and evaluating pavement anti-skid performance, and the relationship between the macroscopic and microscopic texture of pavements and their anti-skid performance. Based on a comparative analysis of the intrinsic mechanical interactions between asphalt pavements and rubber tyres, it was determined that the surface texture characteristics of the asphalt pavement are the most critical factor influencing its anti-skid performance. These include both macroscopic and microscopic texture parameters, which, together with the service environment, collectively influence the pavement’s anti-skid performance. The existing texture characteristics, based on the anti-skid performance of asphalt pavements, as detected by various methods and evaluated using established models, are summarised here. Finally, this article discusses the relationship between texture characteristic parameters and asphalt pavement anti-skid performance from both macro- and microtexture perspectives. This synthesis serves as a valuable reference and basis for further research and development in enhancing asphalt pavement skid resistance.
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spelling doaj-art-aa4d101743d2409e9e51bb84fbc888a22025-08-20T02:24:31ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-06-011512681910.3390/app15126819Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the ArtWei Chen0Zhengchao Zhang1Jincheng Wei2Xiaomeng Zhang3Wenjuan Wu4Yuxuan Sun5Guangyong Wang6The Key Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Transportation, Tongji University, 4800 Caoan Rd., Shanghai 201804, ChinaScience and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Transportation Institute, Jinan 250102, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Transportation, Tongji University, 4800 Caoan Rd., Shanghai 201804, ChinaScience and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Transportation Institute, Jinan 250102, ChinaScience and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Transportation Institute, Jinan 250102, ChinaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Aalto University, 02150 Espoo, FinlandScience and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Transportation Institute, Jinan 250102, ChinaPavement skid resistance is one of the most important factors affecting road safety, and pavement texture morphology significantly influences this property. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the relationship between pavement texture and skid resistance. This article provides an overview of recent research advancements in key areas, including the anti-skid mechanisms of asphalt pavements, factors affecting pavement anti-skid performance, methods for characterising and evaluating pavement anti-skid performance, and the relationship between the macroscopic and microscopic texture of pavements and their anti-skid performance. Based on a comparative analysis of the intrinsic mechanical interactions between asphalt pavements and rubber tyres, it was determined that the surface texture characteristics of the asphalt pavement are the most critical factor influencing its anti-skid performance. These include both macroscopic and microscopic texture parameters, which, together with the service environment, collectively influence the pavement’s anti-skid performance. The existing texture characteristics, based on the anti-skid performance of asphalt pavements, as detected by various methods and evaluated using established models, are summarised here. Finally, this article discusses the relationship between texture characteristic parameters and asphalt pavement anti-skid performance from both macro- and microtexture perspectives. This synthesis serves as a valuable reference and basis for further research and development in enhancing asphalt pavement skid resistance.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/12/6819asphalt pavement texture characteristicspavement skid resistance mechanismasphalt pavement macroscopic and microscopic texture characterisation methodsmacrotextureasphalt pavement skid resistance evaluation
spellingShingle Wei Chen
Zhengchao Zhang
Jincheng Wei
Xiaomeng Zhang
Wenjuan Wu
Yuxuan Sun
Guangyong Wang
Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art
Applied Sciences
asphalt pavement texture characteristics
pavement skid resistance mechanism
asphalt pavement macroscopic and microscopic texture characterisation methods
macrotexture
asphalt pavement skid resistance evaluation
title Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art
title_full Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art
title_fullStr Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art
title_full_unstemmed Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art
title_short Study on Skid Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Under Macroscopic and Microscopic Texture Features: A Review of the State of the Art
title_sort study on skid resistance of asphalt pavements under macroscopic and microscopic texture features a review of the state of the art
topic asphalt pavement texture characteristics
pavement skid resistance mechanism
asphalt pavement macroscopic and microscopic texture characterisation methods
macrotexture
asphalt pavement skid resistance evaluation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/12/6819
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