TYROSAFE: tyre and road surface optimisation for skid resistance and further effects
The project TYROSAFE (Tyre and Road Surface Optimisation for Skid Resistance and Further Effects) was a coordinated action funded by the European Community's seventh framework program (FP7, 2007 - 2013). The main objectives of the project were to raise awareness, in order to coordinate and prepare for European harmonisation of skid resistance policies and to optimise the assessment and management of essential tyre/road interaction parameters, within the broader context of increasing safety and reducing the impact of European road transport. To achieve this, the project focused on tyres, the road surface, and the interaction between the two, because only an optimised interaction can deliver road safety benefits and simultaneously ensure the most positive greening effect through reduction of CO2 output and noise emissions. The project provided a synopsis of the current status of scientific understanding in these areas, the application of this knowledge in national and European standards, and existing skid resistance measurement policies, methods, and parameters. This allowed future research requirements to be identified, and a proposal made with regards to the future objectives of European road administrations in order to optimise three key properties: skid resistance, rolling resistance and tyre/road noise emission.
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Authors:
- Scharnigg, K
- Schwalbe, G
- Haider, M
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Conference:
- International Surface Friction Conference, 3rd, 2011
- Location: Gold Coast Queensland, Australia
- Date: 2011-5-15 to 2011-5-18
- Publication Date: 2011-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 14p
- Monograph Title: 3rd International Road Surface Friction Conference, Gold Coast, Queensland, 15-18 May 2011
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Carbon dioxide; Highway safety; Noise; Safety; Surfacing; Tires
- Uncontrolled Terms: Road design and asset management; Road networks; Road surface properties; Safe systems (roads)
- Geographic Terms: Europe
- ITRD Terms: 5925: Properties; 3031: Skid resistance
- Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; I15: Environment; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01344022
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- Files: ITRD, ARRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Jul 13 2011 11:52AM