A Fatigue Cracking Test for Tire Tread Compounds. Some of the Laws of Fatigue

1936 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-191
Author(s):  
E. T. Rainier ◽  
R. H. Gerke
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Test ◽  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Fatigue Cracking ◽  
Mechanical Action ◽  
The Road ◽  
Small Cracks ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Proper Balance

Abstract AN IMPORTANT factor in the service rendered by a tire tread is its ability to resist cracking. Cracking of tire treads in service may be classified into two kinds or phases—the initiation or start of cracks, and the growth of cracks or cuts once started—and the two phases must be differentiated. Nearly all tires in service soon develop small cracks or “checking” due to the action of ozone in the atmosphere (9), and may suffer cuts due to sharp objects on the road. In many cases such cuts and ozone cracks may be harmless, but if the cracks grow too rapidly they will extend to the carcass before the tire is worn out (4). We define the growth of cracks under the influence of mechanical action as fatigue cracking. The quality of rubber in respect to its resistance to fatigue cracking can be improved by addition of antioxidants (3, 7), and by such factors as the proper choice of accelerators (4), the proper balance of fillers (1, 3), and the proper cure. The quantitative evaluation of such chemicals and compounding ingredients in the laboratory depends upon the validity and precision of a test. It is the purpose of this paper to describe a laboratory test which has been found to correlate with shoulder cracking in tires, and to present data from which certain laws of fatigue cracking have been deduced.

CREATING WALKING LED TRANSIT STATIONS FOR WOMEN IN MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumain ◽  
Nur Farhana Azmi ◽  
Suhaini Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
The Other ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Female User

Transit stations are generally well known as nodes of spaces where percentage of people walking are relatively high. The issue is do more planning is actually given to create walkability. Creating walking led transit stations involves planning of walking distance, providing facilities like pathways, toilets, seating and lighting. On the other hand, creating walking led transit station for women uncover a new epitome. Walking becomes one of the most important forms of mobility for women in developing countries nowadays. Encouraging women to use public transportation is not just about another effort to promote the use of public transportation but also another great endeavour to reduce numbers of traffic on the road. This also means, creating an effort to control accidents rate, reducing carbon emission, improving health and eventually, developing the quality of life. Hence, in this paper, we sought first to find out the factors that motivate women to walk at transit stations in Malaysia. A questionnaire survey with 562 female user of Light Railway Transit (LRT) was conducted at LRT stations along Kelana Jaya Line. Both built and non-built environment characteristics, particularly distance, safety and facilities were found as factors that are consistently associated with women walkability. With these findings, the paper highlights the criteria  which are needed to create and make betterment of transit stations not just for women but also for walkability in general.

On the Road to Improving the Quality of Breast Cancer Care

Medical Care ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 46 (8) ◽  
pp. 759-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne S. Mandelblatt ◽  
Arnold L. Potosky
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Breast Cancer Care ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road

scholarly journals Improving V2X-6G network capacity using a new UAV-based approach in a Cloud/ICN architecture, case Study: VANET network

2021 ◽  
Vol 297 ◽  
pp. 01019
Author(s):  
Abdeslam Houari ◽  
Tomader Mazri
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Networks ◽  
Network Capacity ◽  
Intelligent Environment ◽  
New Approach ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
On The Road

6G of mobile networks plays a crucial role in improving the capacity and enhancing the quality of services of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) based networks evolving in an intelligent environment. VANET is a promising project in the intelligent transportation field using V2X communications. The emergence of several 5G and 6G technologies has raised several challenges for scientists and researchers to allow vehicles and road users to enjoy several services while ensuring their safety on the road. Among these technologies, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which can perform different tasks for road users and vehicle drivers such as data caching, packet relaying and processing. In this article, we present a new approach based on 6G Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technology on a vehicular cloud architecture while exploiting the exchange support of information-centric networking (ICN) for the improvement of network capacity.

Multi-Modal Assessment of Highway Performance

2017 ◽  
pp. 286-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Mailer
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
The Road ◽  
Traffic Volumes ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Modal Method ◽  
Performance Target

This chapter presents a multi-modal method for the assessment of highway performance. It is derived by extending a traditional assessment concept step by step taking into account the capacity and quality of different modes on the road as well as in the corridor. It defines an appropriate performance target and explains why a multi-modal concept has to consider transport demand in persons and goods rather than traffic volumes in vehicle units. It is shown that the concept allows for different options and measures to improve traffic quality and so supports the efficient use of existing infrastructure and the effective allocation of limited funds.

A Laboratory Method to Comprehensively Evaluate Abrasion, Traction and Rolling Resistance of Tire Tread Compounds

2007 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 580-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Heinz ◽  
K. A. Grosch
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Laboratory Test ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Testing Conditions ◽  
Side Force ◽  
The Road ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
On The Road

Abstract A laboratory test method has been developed which allows the evaluation of diverse properties of tire tread compounds on the same sample. The laboratory test instrument consists of a rotating abrasive disk against which a rubber sample wheel runs under a given load, slip angle and speed. All three force components acting on the wheel during the tests are recorded. By changing the variable values over a wide range practically all severities encountered in tire wear are covered. The well-known fact that compound ratings depend on the road testing conditions is verified. Most compounds are only significantly distinguishable against a control over a limited range of testing conditions. Using a road test simulation computer program based on the laboratory data shows that not only ratings correspond to practical experience but also calculated absolute tire life times do. Tests on surfaces of different coarseness and sharpness indicate that sharp coarse surfaces give the best results with road tests, which of necessity are mostly carried out on public roads of differing constitution. The abrasive surface can be wetted with water at different temperatures and hence either the friction force at a locked wheel or the side force at a slipping wheel can be measured over a wide range of temperatures and speeds. At small slip angles the side force is dominated by dynamic cornering stiffness of the compound, at large slip angles by the friction coefficient. In this case, too, good correlations to road experience exist over a limited range of testing conditions. Low water temperatures and low slip speed settings in the laboratory produce side force ratings, which correlate closely with ABS braking on the road High and higher slip speeds give ratings in close agreement with locked wheel braking on the road. A heatable/coolable disk enables traction measurements on ice and newly abrasion measurements on surfaces at elevated surface temperature. Ice surface temperatures between −5 °C and −25 °C are possible. Friction measurements show that the difference in compound rating between summer and winter compounds is maintained over the whole temperature range. New investigations show not only a differentiation between different winter tire treads qualities but also an excellent correlation between tire and laboratory results. As a new topic side force measurements on dry surfaces highlight the correlation to dry handling of tires. The tire tread compound contributes to this performance through its shear stiffness and its friction coefficient. The shear stiffness contributes to the response of the tire in directional changes. The friction coefficient determines the maximum force, which can be transmitted. A simple operation possibility for evaluation of determined side forces is demonstrated. In addition to antecedent investigations the rolling resistance of the rubber wheel can be measured over a range of loads and speeds with the slip angle set at zero. Again for these new results good correlations are achieved with practical experience. In particular, the dependence of the rolling resistance on the velocity and loads are pointed out. Ultimately a good correlation between tire test and laboratory test results was demonstrated.

scholarly journals Scoping Review of the Driving Behaviour of and Driver Training Programs for People on the Autism Spectrum

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan J. Wilson ◽  
Hoe C. Lee ◽  
Sharmila Vaz ◽  
Priscilla Vindin ◽  
Reinie Cordier
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Driver Training ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Effective Training ◽  
On The Road ◽  
And Training

Gaining a driver’s licence represents increased independence and can lead to improved quality of life for individuals and their families. Learning to drive a motor vehicle and maintaining safe on-road skills are often more difficult for people on the autism spectrum. Many countries currently have no autism-specific licencing requirements for learner drivers, and there is a general lack of ASD-specific support and training packages for individuals, their families, and driving instructors. This review synthesises the peer-reviewed literature about the driving characteristics of drivers on the spectrum and driver training available for the cohort. The evidence in this review showed that individuals on the autism spectrum drive differently from their neurotypical counterparts. There are shortcomings in tactical skills of drivers on the autism spectrum, but the extent to which this affects their own safety or the safety of other road users is unclear. Tactical skills can be improved through training programs. There are few autism spectrum-specific learner training programs available. Development of an effective training program will benefit individuals on the spectrum to learn to drive, be independent, and be safe on the road.

DETERMINANTS OF THE QUALITY OF SERVICE ON THE ROAD FREIGHT MARKET – AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Danuta Rucińska ◽  
Małgorzata Kędzior-Laskowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
The Road ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Freight Market

This article aims to identify determinants which influence the quality of service on the road freight market. In doing so it focuses on five aspects of carrier activity within the said market, namely the processes leading to the internationalization of operations, innovative mechanisms and technological solutions dedicated to this branch, as well as the formal, legal, economical, and ecological conditions involved. During the course of study the above mentioned factors were subjected to the evaluation of the carriers. The article presents the results of the said study and identifies the most important aspects which, according to the respondents, play a vital role in influencing the quality of services they offer. The study was conducted by way of both in-person and telephone interviews.

scholarly journals METROLOGICAL SUPPORT OF GEODETIC WORKS IN THE ROAD ROUGHNESS MEASURING

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (166) ◽  
pp. 130-133
Author(s):  
H. Sarkisian ◽  
V. Tymoshevskyi ◽  
S. Urdzik
Keyword(s):  
Metrological Support ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Road Maintenance ◽  
Rigid Pavement ◽  
The Road ◽  
Pavement Roughness ◽  
Road Roughness ◽  
Accuracy Of Measurements ◽  
On The Road

Most of the transport and operational indicators that directly affect the road roughness depend on the roughness of coverage. Therefore, the control and timely monitoring of the road roughness is an extremely important issue that needs the attention of road maintenance services. At monitoring of the road roughness it is most expedient to use a technique of leveling of a covering. The method of leveling the coating provides more detailed information about the coating and allows you to determine the smallest deformations on the road coating, which may be at the first stage of their development, especially at that stage of their development, and show roughness and various parameters. One of the main tasks of measurements in the process of performing geodetic works is not only to obtain the measurement result, but also to assess its reliability. The required quality of instrumental measurement can not be achieved without adhering to the principles of unity and the required accuracy of measurements, so much attention should be paid to the metrological support of geodetic works. The purpose of this article is to analyze the metrological support of geodetic works in determining the pavement roughness and substantiation of the required accuracy of measuring the non-rigid pavement roughness. On the basis of dependences for determining the coefficient of dynamic load on pavement and the correlation between the pavement roughness and the coefficient of dynamic load and on the basis of experimental data, the necessary accuracy of measuring the non-rigid pavement roughness is substantiated. Based on the analysis, it was found that the accuracy of determining the height of the irregularities should not exceed 0.5 mm, for which it is necessary to use optical or electron-optical levels.

scholarly journals SERAT ECENG GONDOK SEBAGAI BAHAN ALTERNATIF ADMIXTURE PADA LASTON TIPE XI SNI 03-1737-1989 DITINJAU TERHADAP NILAI-NILAI UJI MARSHALL

Jurnal CIVILA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Errine Yulia Rizqi Intanti ◽  
Zulkifli Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Flexible Pavement ◽  
The Road ◽  
Concrete Layer ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Marshall Stability

In Indonesia, the road construction has experienced a fairly good development. From a wide range of road constructions, flexible pavement is the most chosen one because its characteristics: easy, fast, and efficient. However, flexible pavement has many weaknesses, for example the premature damage on the road surface after some time passed by the traffic so that the road cannot reach the planned age. For that, it is done a research to add a hot asphalt mixture material that aims to improve the quality of the mixture results. The selected ingredient is natural water hyacinth. The method used is trial and error with reference of SNI 03-1737-1989. Variations used are 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% of the asphalt weight, asphalt level used is 5.72 %. Of the 5 variations of mixture used on Type XI Asphalt Concrete Layer, it is obtained the result that the water hyacinth fiber level which has the best score and meet the specifications of SNI 03-1737-1989 is on the percentage of 6% which obtained from calculation data using graphs and regression model where Marshall Stability is equal to 644,46 Kg, flow 3,39 mm, VMA (voids in the mineral aggregate) is equal to 13,83 %, VFWA (voids filled with asphalt) is equal to 65,35%, VIM (voids in the mix) is equal to 2,52 %, density of 2.31 gr/cc, and Marshall Quotient of 164.03 Kg / mm.

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