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Page 1: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement for Improved

Performance

A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 1

SMOOTH PAVEMENTS LAST LONGER

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 2

Rough Pavement

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

wavelength

amplitude

Bump in the road

Distance

Smooth Profile

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

Smooth surface due to diamond grinding

Distance

Diamond Grinding

The Origins of Diamond Grinding

Diamond grinding was first used as part of an engineered system to preserve PCC Pavement in 1965

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

Page 2: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

SMOOTH PAVEMENTS LAST LONGER

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 2

Rough Pavement

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

wavelength

amplitude

Bump in the road

Distance

Smooth Profile

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

Smooth surface due to diamond grinding

Distance

Diamond Grinding

The Origins of Diamond Grinding

Diamond grinding was first used as part of an engineered system to preserve PCC Pavement in 1965

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

Page 3: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

Rough Pavement

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

wavelength

amplitude

Bump in the road

Distance

Smooth Profile

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

Smooth surface due to diamond grinding

Distance

Diamond Grinding

The Origins of Diamond Grinding

Diamond grinding was first used as part of an engineered system to preserve PCC Pavement in 1965

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

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Smooth Profile

Profile

27+ kips Wheel Load

18 kips

Smooth surface due to diamond grinding

Distance

Diamond Grinding

The Origins of Diamond Grinding

Diamond grinding was first used as part of an engineered system to preserve PCC Pavement in 1965

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

Page 5: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

Diamond Grinding

The Origins of Diamond Grinding

Diamond grinding was first used as part of an engineered system to preserve PCC Pavement in 1965

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

Page 6: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

The Origins of Diamond Grinding

Diamond grinding was first used as part of an engineered system to preserve PCC Pavement in 1965

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

Page 7: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavement

Asphalt pavement can be ground and grooved just like concrete pavement

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Diamond ground asphalt surface

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

Page 8: Diamond Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved … Grinding Asphalt Pavementfor Improved Performance A Beginners Guide to the Diamond Grinding Process International Grooving & Grinding

Diamond Ground Asphalt Surface

What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

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What is Diamond Grinding

Removal of thin surface layer of pavement surface using closely spaced diamond saw blades Results in smooth level pavement surface Provides a longitudinal texture with desirable friction and low noise characteristics Frequently performed on pavements to improve smoothness increase friction repair profiledrainage and reduce tirepavement noise

Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Blades and Spacers

Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

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Typical Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) Blade Configuration

Land Area 0090

0125 0125

Saw Blade Segment

Saw Blade Core 0105

Spacer 0110

Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Diamond Grinding Equipment

Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

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Diamond Grinding Process

Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Diamond Grinding Final Surface

Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

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Operating Grinding Machine

Important Aspects of Operation

Grinding head blade setup

Grinding head power Machine speed

Steering

Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

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Diamond Grinding Texture Dimensions

Diamond Grinding Width of diamond blades (125 inches

Land area - 080 inches for hard aggregate - 110 inches for soft aggregate

Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

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Blade Spacing Affects Fin Height

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding 17Association

60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

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60 Blades vs 52 Blades per Foot

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 18

Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

at igganet

THANK YOU

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Basic Components

Grinding Machine Frame

Grinding Head

Hydraulic Cylinder

Leading Bogies

Subframe

Trailing Bogies

Depth-Control Wheels

Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 23

Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 24

1192015 International Grooving amp Grinding Association 25

Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

Visit Us on the Web

International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Tracing Profile Only Gives Uniform Depth Cut

Should Remove High Spots

Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

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Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

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Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

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Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

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Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

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Cutting Through Bumps

Machine weight is ballast To cut bumps must control

ndash Forward speed

ndash Grinding head depth

ndash Down pressure

Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

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Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

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Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

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Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

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Cutting Through Bumps

To Verify Check for

Variation in cut depth along longitudinal cut line

Vertical cut depth match from pass to pass

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

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Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

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Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

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Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

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International Grooving amp Grinding Association

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Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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Checking Vertical Match of Passes

lt 3 mm 3 m 3 m straight edge

Pass 1 Pass 3Pass 2 Pass 4

Poor Match Between Passes

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Dog tails

Result from no horizontal overlap

Requires steady steering of grinder Attempt to maintain 25‐50 mm horizontal overlap

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 26

Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Poor Overlap Between Passes Dog tail in ground surface

International Grooving amp Grinding Association 1192015 27

Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

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1192015 33

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Evaluate Rideability

California profilograph (or similar) Take traces before and after grinding

Should be able to provide 65 improvement over pre‐grind profile

Verify profile index against specification requirement

Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Special Conditions

Expansion Joints Deflecting slabs

Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Dipping into an Expansion Joint Composite Pavement or Bridge Approach

Leading wheel drops into expansion joint

Dip in surface Expansion Joint

Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Deflecting Slabs Under Grinding Machine Composite Pavement

Weight of Grinding Machine Deflects Joint and Pushes Down

Any Faulting at the Joint

Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Costs

Typically done on an hourly basis Ranges $70000 ‐ $100000 per hour

Additional mobilization costs are standard $250 ndash $350 per mile per unit

Not uncommon to eliminate $50000 ‐$100000 in penalty

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 32

Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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Production Rates

Depends on location and severity

Mark out bumps in advance of grinding operation

Measure smoothness immediately after grind

Average production ranges from 30 to 60 bumps per 10 hour shift

International Grooving amp Grinding Association

1192015 33

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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International Grooving and Grinding Association

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