Quantifying the “negative texture” of sprayed epoxy asphalt seals: effects of gradation and binder content
摘要
Epoxy asphalt anti-skid sealing (EAS), as a novel road anti-skid material, shows broad application potential in urban roads and highways. However, there is currently a lack of systematic research on the relationship between the surface texture, material parameters, and the anti-skid performance of EAS, which hinders the effective control of its skid resistance through scientific design. In this study, a "one-binder one-aggregate" sprayed epoxy asphalt anti-skid sealing (OEAS) was prepared using epoxy asphalt and basalt aggregate. A standardized procedure for three-dimensional texture scanning and point cloud processing was established based on the characteristics of OEAS, and an optimal data processing method for surface texture point clouds suitable for OEAS was selected. The effects of aggregate gradation and binder content on the texture characteristics and anti-skid performance of OEAS were systematically investigated. Both theoretical analysis and experimental results indicate that OEAS exhibits negative texture characteristics. Furthermore, a correlation diagram was developed relating the Mean Texture Depth (MTD), maximum nominal aggregate size, and representative texture parameters (such as MPD, Sa, and g). The findings provide a theoretical basis for establishing a comprehensive model linking material parameters, texture characteristics, and anti-skid performance, thereby supporting the scientific design of OEAS and offering guidance for the development and preparation of OEAS.