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Investigation of Tire-Road Traction Properties
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Abstract
Tire traction performance is dependent on both the tire design and the road surface on which the tire is operated. Measurement of a tire's traction capabilities is indicative of the performance of the tire-road surface combination. Therefore, it is important that the surfaces used to evaluate tire traction capabilities react in a manner similar to those on which the tire will operate.
This paper presents a method for categorizing road surface traction properties by evaluating the traction performance of road surfaces when tested with a series of special tires. Data are presented on a series of road surfaces and recommendations are made for traction test surface design.
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Smithson, F. and Herzegh, F., "Investigation of Tire-Road Traction Properties," SAE Technical Paper 710091, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710091.Also In
References
- Kummer H. W. Meyer W. E. “Tentative Skid-Resistance Requirements for Main Rural Highways.” National Cooperative Highway Research Program Rept. No. 37 1967
- Goodenow G. L. Kolhoff T. R. Smithson F. D. “Tire-Road Friction Measuring System-A Second Generation.” SAE Transactions 77 1968 paper 680137
- Bajer J. J. “Proposal for a Procedure for Evaluating Wet Skid Resistance of a Road-Tire-Vehicle System.” SAE Transactions 78 1969 paper 690526
- SAE Recommended Practice, Wet or Dry Pavement Passenger Car Tire Peak and Locked Wheel Braking Traction-SAE J345a, SAE Handbook