ASTM E2883-13 (R2019) PDF Download

The ASTM E2883-13 (R2019) standard is a guide that outlines the procedures for evaluating and calibrating Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME), which are used to measure pavement friction. The standard specifies the use of specialized equipment, instruments, trained personnel, and approved facilities for conducting the evaluation and calibration processes.

The purpose of the standard is to identify and quantify the variables that impact the performance of CFMEs, minimize the effect of these variables, and establish a means to compare CFME measurements with reference skid measurement systems. The standard covers various aspects of evaluation and calibration, including apparatus to be used, physical measurements, static force evaluation and calibration, tire pressure gauge calibration, speed and distance calibration, slip ratio or yaw angle verification, water flow and distribution, force plate calibration, final testing and reporting, documentation, reporting of results, and frequency of system correlation and calibration.