2.2.6.3 Reduction in Headlight Reflection and Glare
Since porous asphalt act as a drainage layer, rainwater is able to percolate through the mix, reflection and glare from vehicle headlights are reduced and thus visibility of painted pavement markings on the wet surface at night can be improved (Manfred N. Partl, 2006). Despite of this, driver’s visibility at night can be increased by reduction in glare.
2.2.6.4 Noise Reduction
High air voids content and maximum stone size of porous asphalt surface is vital for the degree of acoustic absorption whereas smaller aggregate sizes tend to produce less noise (Student, 2005). Moreover, noise that was produced between the surface and tire of the vehicle can be absorbed by the coarse-macro structure of the porous asphalt surface (Manfred N. Partl, 2006).
2.2.7 Disadvantages of Porous Asphalt
Unfortunately, although porous asphalt has many advantages but there are also some disadvantages to road safety and environment.
2.2.7.1 Aging and Stripping
According to Ali et al. (2012), porous asphalt pavement ages much faster than the normal asphalt because of the high porosity. In addition, the rainwater may diffuse into the porous matrix and cause the asphalt to be in wet condition since the water remains in the structure of the pavement. Thus, the binder film might be displaced from the aggregates surface due to moisture damage.
2.2.7.2 Clogging
Permeability loss due to clogging is another factor that affects the performance of porous asphalt pavement. The advantages of noise reduction and drainage function will gradually disappear when there is a loss of pores that are affected by clogging (Manfred N. Partl, 2006). The pores of porous asphalt may be clogged by dirt, dust or other cl...
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...es must be screened crushed hard rock, angular in shape and free from dust, clay and other deleterious substances (PWD Malaysia, 2008).
Referring to PWD Malaysia’s Standard Specification for road works (2008), the coarse aggregates should have a loss by abrasion and impact in Los Angeles machine of not more than 25% when tested in accordance with ASTM C 131. Since porous asphalt is mostly used as a wearing course, it is vital for aggregate to resist against polishing. The polished stone value when tested in accordance with MS 30 shall be not less than 40 (PWD Malaysia, 2008).
As stated above, fine aggregates that are suggested to be used shall be only screened quarry fines. According to PWD Malaysia’s Standard Specification (2008), fine aggregates must be non-plastic and free from clay, loam, aggregations of material, vegetative and other deleterious substances.
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