1.1 This test method describes the measurement of transverse and longitudinal surface profiles on paved road, bridge, and airport surfaces using a rolling inclinometer traveling at walking speed.
1.2 It is designed to (1) quantify the roughness of new pavements and bridge decks; (2) investigate the effect of various construction methods on surface roughness; (3) determine the location for corrective grinding; and (4) evaluate the effect of corrective grinding.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 E2133-03(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM E1274 Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Roughness Using a Profilograph
ASTM E1364 Standard Test Method for Measuring Road Roughness by Static Level Method*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM E1489 Standard Practice for Computing Ride Number of Roads from Longitudinal Profile Measurements Made by an Inertial Profile Measuring Device
ASTM E1703/E1703M Standard Test Method for Measuring Rut-Depth of Pavement Surfaces Using a Straightedge
ASTM E1926 Standard Practice for Computing International Roughness Index of Roads from Longitudinal Profile Measurements
ASTM E867 Terminology Relating to Vehicle-Pavement Systems
ASTM E2133-03(2020) history
2020ASTM E2133-03(2020) Standard Test Method for Using a Rolling Inclinometer to Measure Longitudinal and Transverse Profiles of a Traveled Surface
2003ASTM E2133-03(2013) Standard Test Method for Using a Rolling Inclinometer to Measure Longitudinal and Transverse Profiles of a Traveled Surface
2003ASTM E2133-03(2009) Standard Test Method for Using a Rolling Inclinometer to Measure Longitudinal and Transverse Profiles of a Traveled Surface
2003ASTM E2133-03 Standard Test Method for Using a Rolling Inclinometer to Measure Longitudinal and Transverse Profiles of a Traveled Surface