Test Methods and Specifications
Modified Surface Texture Depth (Pestle Method)
- Publication no: ATM-250-23
- Published: 10 November 2023
- Edition: 7.0
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This method describes the procedure for the determination of the surface texture depth of road surfaces, by the sand patch technique. This method is only applicable to surface texture depths greater than 0.3 mm.
This method was developed from BS 598:105:1990 and is the preferred method for determining surface texture allowances in the design of sprayed seals.
This test method can also be downloaded as a Word document.
- 1. References
- 2. Apparatus
- 3. Procedure
- 4. Calculations
- 5. Information to be Reported
- Appendix A: Texture Conversion Charts
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