Abstract: The risk of hydroplaning and reduction of skid resistance are two major safety concerns in wet weathering traffic operations on highways and runways. The writers earlier developed an analytical computer model to simulate ...

Abstract: This paper analyzes the effect of groove dimensions (width, depth, and spacing) of transversely grooved pavement surface on hydroplaning using a three-dimensional finite-volume hydroplaning simulation model. Groove widths ...

Abstract: Hydroplaning on a pavement surface with a film of water occurs when a vehicle reaches a critical speed and results in a loss of contact between its tires and the pavement surface. Pavement groovings, especially transverse ...

Abstract: One aspect of commercial truck safety on highways is the risk of skidding. Skidding accidents involving commercial trucks risk injury or death not only to their own occupants but also to other motorists and road users. ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical simulation of the wet-pavement skid resistance reduction process as the sliding speed of a locked wheel increases. The development of the three-dimensional finite-element model used for the ...

Abstract: Transport agencies around the world recognize the importance of on-time on-budget delivery of highway projects and understand the need for an efficient transport development process. Past studies of highway project duration ...

Abstract: Rutting is a major form of pavement distress in asphalt pavements. The main concern with rutting has been related to driving safety. Many highway agencies and researchers suggested that pavement rutting could lead to vehicle ...

Abstract: Drainage capacity of pervious pavement mixtures is commonly measured using a falling head permeameter at hydraulic heads much higher than expected in the field. Recent advancements in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)– ...