Results of investigations into effect of vehicle, tire, and road surface characteristics on skidding; methods of measuring friction between tire and road; results show that there are big differences in performance of wet roads; connection between types of road construction, road surface texture, tire tread pattern and skidding resistance on wet roads; suggestions to eliminate skidding accidents. (See also - discussion p 232-45)


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    Title :

    Skidding and slippery road


    Additional title:

    Instn Engrs Shipbldrs Scotland -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Giles, C.G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    38 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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