Use of an epoxy resin/ synthetic aggregate system to impart skid resistance to selected road surfaces

This paper concentrates on the effect of the road surface on vehicle stopping distance. Under emergency conditions stopping distance assumes major importance and, particularly under wet conditions, the road surface plays a major role. Results obtained by the use of extended epoxy resin/ synthetic aggregate systems (shellgrip) overseas are reviewed and a brief description of an Australian section of road incorporating this treatment is given. The saving in accidents achieved show that this rather sophisticated treatment can be justified economically when the true costs of accidents to the community at large are considered (a).

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• Authors:
  • Sutton, J R
• Conference:
  • Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) Conference, 5th, 1970, Canberra
• Publication Date: 1970

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 352-62
• Monograph Title: Studies in the optimum design of highway bridge superstructures
• Serial:
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calcined aggregates; Epoxy resins; Seal coats; Skid resistance; Traffic safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Anti skid treatment
• Geographic Terms: Australia; United Kingdom
• ATRI Terms: Calcined aggregate; Crash countermeasure; Epoxy resin; Non skid treatment; Skidding resistance; Surface finishing
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01442062
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 11:58PM