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The prevention of skidding accidents is discussed with regard to the case of general network sections, and to high accident locations. With regard to the general network sections, it is noted that various measuring devices and investigation methods have made it possible to determine sections which exhibit either low friction coefficient values or points favoring accumulation of water heights. Techniques employed to obtain surface roughness are outlined. Requirements relating to the polished stone value, surface dressings and deep grooving of cement concrete pavements are listed. The detection of accident-prone areas is made by examination of bodily injury records and a data processing program. Identification of such locations is followed by a detailed, multidisciplinary study involving specialists in human engineering, psychology, highway engineering, vehicle dynamics etc. Skid-resistant surfaces which have been used include those involving special binders, natural aggregates with very good accelerated polishing characteristics and hardness, or artificial aggregates such as bauxite or calcined bauxite.

This article appeared in the Transportation Research Circular Number 192, Summary: Second International Skid Prevention Conference. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

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Aggregates; Binders; Concrete pavements; High risk locations; Multidisciplinary teams; Pavement grooving; Pavements; Polished stone value test; Prevention; Roughness; Safety; Seal coats; Skid resistance; Surface course (Pavements); Texture

Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies

TRIS, TRB

May 18 1978 12:00AM

• APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF PAVEMENT SURFACE PROPERTIES IN GERMANY
• APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF PAVEMENT SURFACE PROPERTIES IN GREAT BRITAIN
• APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF PAVEMENT SURFACE PROPERTIES IN JAPAN
• APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF PAVEMENT SURFACE PROPERTIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES
• APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF PAVEMENT SURFACE PROPERTIES IN THE NETHERLANDS
• CLOSING REMARKS OF THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL SKID PREVENTION CONFERENCE
• INTRODUCTORY REMARKS TO THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL SKID PREVENTION CONFERENCE
• REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEE ON PAVEMENT CHARACTERISTICS
• REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEE ON TIRES, VEHICLES, AND VEHICLE COMPONENTS
• REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEE ON WET-WEATHER ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE, HUMAN FACTORS, AND LEGAL ASPECTS
• SUMMARY OF THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL SKID PREVENTION CONFERENCE