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Ming Wang1, Shuaituan Tian2,3, Lingyun Zou1
1Transportation Science and Engineering College, Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin 300300, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Researchers developed new coatings for airport cement pavements to improve texture, skid resistance, and durability. The emulsion coating (P) excelled in texture reconstruction, while the waterborne epoxy coating (E) offered superior bonding and freeze resistance.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Civil Engineering
- Surface Engineering
Background:
- Pavement texture significantly impacts skid resistance and durability, crucial for road safety and longevity.
- Airport cement pavements require specialized treatments to maintain performance under demanding conditions.
- Texture reconstruction is a key strategy for enhancing pavement surface properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of texture reconstruction on airport cement pavement performance using novel coating formulations.
- To evaluate the skid resistance, interfacial strength, and frost resistance of different pavement coatings.
- To identify optimal coating materials for improving airport pavement safety and durability.
Main Methods:
- Designed seven solid-liquid, two-component coating formulations: emulsion (P), waterborne epoxy (E), and water-based (W).
- Utilized laser texture scanning and British pendulum testing for skid resistance analysis.
- Assessed interfacial strength and frost resistance via pull-out, flexural strength, and freeze-thaw cycle tests.
Main Results:
- Coating application increased mean profile depth (MPD) and shifted the slope spectrum density (SSD) peak, enhancing texture.
- British Pendulum Number (BPN) increased significantly, correlating strongly with MPD (R² = 0.95), indicating improved skid resistance.
- Waterborne epoxy (E) coatings showed superior interfacial bonding strength and freeze resistance compared to emulsion (P) and water-based (W) coatings.
Conclusions:
- Coating application effectively reconstructs pavement texture, leading to enhanced slip resistance.
- The emulsion coating (P) is effective for texture reconstruction, while the waterborne epoxy coating (E) provides superior bonding and durability.
- These findings offer a novel approach for developing advanced coating materials for airport pavements.
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