Conference
Long term and seasonal variations of pavement surface friction
Abstract
Wet pavement skidding contributes to 13.5% of fatal and up to 25% of all accidents, a substantial part of overall highway toll. Pavement surfaces should have adequate friction to minimize the skid related accidents. Increased temperature/moisture and surface wear/polishing significantly reduce the available friction with increased potential for skid related accidents. Pavement surfaces should therefore also exhibit sufficient friction …
Authors
Ahammed MA; Tighe SL
Publication Date
January 1, 2008
Conference proceedings
Tac Atc 2008 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Transportation Association of Canada Transportation A Key to A Sustainable Future