WHEEL TRACK RUTTING DUE TO STUDDED TIRES. INTERIM REPORT

This is the second of a series of reports which deals with wheel track rutting in asphalt pavements. Specifically, this report is concerned with the extent of rutting due to studded tires. Significant findings include the following: 1) Very little research has been done since 1980 in this area, with the exception of work in the Scandinavian countries. 2) Many agencies continue to prohibit or restrict the use of studded tires. 3) Very little new information on percent of vehicles using studded tires or on tire wear studies was available. 4) Factors affecting wear rates were defined. 5) The consequences and benefits of using studded tires were identified.

• Corporate Authors:

  Oregon State University, Corvallis

  Department of Civil Engineering, Apperson Hall
  Corvallis, OR  United States  97331-2302

  Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

  2301 Peger Road
  Fairbanks, AK  United States  99701
• Authors:
  • Hicks, R G
  • Scholz, T V
  • Esch, D C
• Publication Date: 1990-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 64 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Benefits; Ruts (Pavements); Studded tires; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rut
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; Vehicles and Equipment; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00610095
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
• Report/Paper Numbers: AK-RD-90-14
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1991 12:00AM