1.1 This test method describes a procedure for determining the average depth of pavement surface macrotexture (see
3.1) (1)2 by careful application of a known volume of material on the surface and subsequent measurement of the total area covered. The technique is designed to provide an average depth value of only the pavement macrotexture and is considered insensitive to pavement microtexture characteristics.
1.2 The results obtained using this procedure to determine average pavement macrotexture depths do not necessarily agree or correlate directly with those obtained by other pavement macrotexture measuring methods (1-5).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E965-15(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D1155 Standard Test Method for Roundness of Glass Spheres
ASTM E178 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
ASTM E867 Terminology Relating to Vehicle-Pavement Systems
ASTM E965-15(2019) history
2019ASTM E965-15(2019) Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Macrotexture Depth Using a Volumetric Technique
2015ASTM E965-15 Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Macrotexture Depth Using a Volumetric Technique
1996ASTM E965-96(2006) Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Macrotexture Depth Using a Volumetric Technique
1996ASTM E965-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Macrotexture Depth Using a Volumetric Technique
1996ASTM E965-96 Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Macrotexture Depth Using a Volumetric Technique