Denmark: New type of asphalt concrete tested

Roskilde University, the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Byg), Swedish construction company NCC and the Danish Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet) are involved in the COOEE research project, which aims at developing a type of asphalt concrete that results in lower friction compared to traditional paving. Tests have shown that friction can be decreased by up to 10% with the new material, and this could in turn reduce the consumption of fuel by up to 3%. There
June 5, 2014 Read time: 1 min

Roskilde University, the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Byg), Swedish construction company 1084 NCC and the Danish Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet) are involved in the COOEE research project, which aims at developing a type of asphalt concrete that results in lower friction compared to traditional paving.

Tests have shown that friction can be decreased by up to 10% with the new material, and this could in turn reduce the consumption of fuel by up to 3%.

There is a challenge in reducing friction while at the same time retaining favourable qualities related to functionality and safety. The material will next be tested on a major road with high traffic intensity.

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