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... Following are conclusions based on the findings of this research: • The use of PFC layers has many benefits that can be categorized as related to safety, driver comfort, and environmental. Benefits related to improved safety included reduced potential for hydroplaning, improved wet weather friction, reduced splash/spray, reduced glare, and improved visibility of pavement markings.
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... The literature was explicit in stating that winter maintenance of PFC layers is more difficult than for densegraded layers. PFCs are generally colder than dense-graded layers, indicating that PFC layers reach freezing sooner than dense-graded layers and stay at freezing temperatures longer.
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  • rain intensity
  • pavement markings
  • coarse aggregate
  • literature review
  • rain events

  • stabilizing additives
  • cantabro abrasion
  • weather friction
  • abrasion loss
  • improved wet

  • steel wheel
  • pavement design
  • structural capacity
  • clogged pfc
  • maintenance activities

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  • appropriate lift
  • reduced potential
  • draindown potential
  • mixing time


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