Open-Graded Friction Course pavement
Detailed Description
Example of new Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) pavement layer at the start of the project. OGFC, commonly referred to as porous pavement, is a layer of porous asphalt spread over the surface of impervious hot mix or dense-graded asphalt (HMA) that is traditionally used as the wearing surface in Massachusetts. Different formulations of OGFC have been used in United States since 1950.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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