Use of PIARC Test Tyres for the Characterisation of Skid Resistance

The PIARC Technical Committee on Surface Characteristics has established new recommendations for evaluating the skid resistance of a road surface. This article begins by reviewing the origin of the PIARC tests, continues with the usage procedures used in various countries, and concludes with a presentation of the most recent recommendations by the committee. Test tires must adhere to two technical specification documents from PIARC detailing the specifications of a standard test tire for a road friction coefficient measurement for both the grooved and smooth tire. An extract of the PIARC technical specifications is provided, presenting a brief highlight of the recommendations for storage and conservation of the tires, and the procedures prior to a new tire being used for friction testing.

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• Authors:
  • Gothie, Michel
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English
• French

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 46-55
• Serial:
  • Routes/Roads
  • Issue Number: 330
  • Publisher: World Road Association (PIARC)
  • ISSN: 0004-556X
  • Serial URL: http://www.piarc.org/en/publications/Routes-Roads-Magazine/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Friction tests; Recommendations; Skid resistance; Specifications; Storage facilities; Test procedures
• Identifier Terms: Permanent International Association of Road Congresses
• Uncontrolled Terms: Grooved tire; Smooth tires; Test tires
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; Research; Terminals and Facilities; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01031243
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 2006 7:58AM