Development of the slide-to-stop surface friction test using a g force (Vericom) meter in Queensland
During late 2009 and early 2010, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in conjunction with the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association commissioned ARRB Group Ltd (ARRB) to develop a surface friction test method using a Vericom (g force) computer fitted in non-specialist vehicles. The testing method is very site specific and portable - used for investigation of nominated test sections. Other test equipment exists but is generally aimed at network level testing, i.e. equipment such as SCRIM and ROAR. TMR currently uses Vericom computers mounted in 'everyday' vehicles to measure and investigate the surface friction of specific road sites on the TMR network to establish if sufficient surface friction is provided for the travelling public. There is also potential application in the measurement of skid resistance on surfacings to determine their relative performance against contractual or other requirements. This paper explores the development of that test method, including the technical and practical considerations related to surface friction testing using a g force meter. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E220164.
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Corporate Authors:
ARRB
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Authors:
- STEELE, I
- TULLOCH, D
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Conference:
- ARRB Conference, 24th, 2010
- Location: Melbourne , Australia
- Date: 2010-10-12 to 2010-10-15
- Publication Date: 2010-10
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 14P
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Conferences; Experimental roads; Friction; Test procedures; Texture
- ITRD Terms: 3031: Skid resistance
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01332510
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- ISBN: 187659263X
- Files: ITRD, ARRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Mar 15 2011 10:56AM