Title:
The Skidding Resistance of Concrete Pavements: A Review of Research, Development and Practice in the United Kingdom
Author(s):
William E. Murphy
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
51
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
231-256
Keywords:
accident prevention; airports; cement pasted; concrete construction; concrete pavements; finishes; fresh concretes; performance tests; research ; skid resistance; slip-form construction; texture; wear tests
DOI:
10.14359/17817
Date:
1/1/1975
Abstract:
A study of accident statistics has indicated that 10% of all road accidents in the United Kingdom are caused by the reduction in skidding resistance and the impaired visibility which occur when roads are wet.