Physically Meaningful Harmonization of Tire/Pavement Friction Measurement Devices

Accurate characterization and evaluation of tire/pavement friction is critical in assuring runway and highway safety. Historically, Pavement Friction Measurement Devices (PFMDs) employing different measuring mechanisms have been used to evaluate tire/pavement friction. They yield significantly dispa...

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Main Author: Rajapakshe, Madhura Priyanga Nishshanke
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2011
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3303
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4498&context=etd