Determination of Tire-Road Friction Coefficients for Skid Mark Analysis

1985 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-64
Author(s):  
W. R. Garrott ◽  
D. A. Guenther
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Friction Coefficients ◽  
Pickup Truck ◽  
The Road ◽  
Heavy Trucks ◽  
Road Friction ◽  
Brake Application ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction

Abstract An experimental study was made to compare the validities of methods currently used by accident reconstructionists to determine the coefficient of friction between the road and the vehicle tires at the time of an incident. This value could then be used in conjunction with skid mark length and vehicle weight to calculate the prebraking speed of the vehicle. Three automobiles and three trucks with a variety of tires and loadings were used on a variety of pavements. The accuracy and area of applicability of each of four methods for obtaining friction coefficients were determined by relating the prebraking speed calculated from each to the actual speed at the time of brake application. All four methods were satisfactory for automobiles and the pickup truck used, but only two were acceptable for heavy trucks. The most valid coefficients are obtained from skid mark lengths obtained under conditions duplicating those in an incident.

Skin-skin contact: The normal-force dependence of the coefficient of friction between a bare finger and artificial skin changes randomly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koki Inoue ◽  
Shogo Okamoto ◽  
Yasuhiro Akiyama ◽  
Yoji Yamada
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Normal Force ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Artificial Skin ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Frictional Forces

Abstract This study investigates the dependence of the coefficients of friction on the normal force produced by sliding a bare finger over different artificial skins with seven levels of hardness. The coefficient of friction was modeled as a power function of the normal force. An experimental study that involved sliding a finger over artificial skin surfaces was carried out under two conditions: the fingertip being wiped by a dry cloth or a cloth soaked in ethanol. Although the exponential term was assumed to be nearly constant for identical tribological conditions, we observed that the exponent varied randomly and could be negative, zero, or positive. This probabilistic behavior has not been explicitly analyzed in previous studies on human fingertips. The probability density function of the exponent depended on the moisture content of the finger. The exponent was either nearly zero or positive when the finger sliding on the skin surface was wiped with an alcohol-soaked cloth and dried. These findings play an important role in analyzing the frictional forces produced during skin–skin contact in terms of determining the root cause behind the random variations in the dependence of the coefficient of friction on the normal force.

Determination of coefficient of friction between the equine foot and different ground surfaces: an in vitro study

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 191-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas J Vos ◽  
Dirk J Riemersma
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Force Plate ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Gravity Force ◽  
Uniform Motion ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Equine Industry

AbstractSlippery surfaces are a continuous concern in equine veterinary practice during both treatment and orthopaedic work-ups, especially when horses have to trot on circles. Sliding of the equine foot on the ground with the potential of injury is prevented if the horizontally acting accelerating or decelerating forces on the foot do not exceed maximal friction. Friction can be calculated and therefore anticipated if the coefficient of friction (μ) between the foot of the horse and the particular ground surface is known. Friction between shod and unshod cadaver equine hooves and different ground surfaces (concrete, tarmac and rubber) was determined by pulling the hooves horizontally in a uniform motion. Horizontal forces (Fh) were measured on a force plate and with a portable digital electronic force meter. The coefficient of friction (μ) was calculated as the quotient between Fh and the gravity force (N) of the object, hence: μ = Fh /N. This study has shown that the coefficient of friction between equine hooves and a specific ground surface can be determined using a portable digital force meter or a force plate. Friction significantly depended not only on the type of surface but also on shoeing of the equine foot. Bare feet showed more friction with the hard surfaces (bricks and tarmac), the shod feet showing more friction with the rubber surfaces. Coefficients of friction could be used to estimate the possibility of injuries occurring in the equine industry during exercise and/or lameness or pre-purchase examinations.

scholarly journals Determination of the coefficient of friction using spinning motion

2016 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 012024
Author(s):  
S Alaci ◽  
F C Ciornei ◽  
C Filote ◽  
I C Romanu ◽  
C P Nastaca
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction

Field Determination of Cargo-Deck Friction Coefficients

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jos A. Romero ◽  
Miguel Marti´nez ◽  
Alejandro Lozano
Keyword(s):  
Fixed Point ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Field Conditions ◽  
Road Segment ◽  
Friction Coefficients ◽  
The Road ◽  
Kinematical Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
On The Road

Friction between cargo and vehicle’s deck has been considered among the supplemental means for securing cargo. Although friction coefficients have been determined as a function of different influencing factors, such measurements have been performed under laboratory controlled conditions that simplify vehicle vibration and cargo-deck stiffness and contact characteristics. In this paper a methodology is proposed to quantify cargo-deck friction coefficients under realistic field conditions throughout the kinematical analysis of the stopping of the cargo-carrying vehicle by effects of dragging the cargo on the vehicle’s platform. The vehicle is located on an inclined road segment while the cargo is lashed to a fixed point on the road, in such a manner that the vehicle can travel a certain distance before the lashing becomes tensioned and the cargo starts stopping the vehicle. While average values for friction coefficients correlated well with those reported in the literature, standard deviations represented up to 33% of such average values.

Power Analysis of Cold Strip Rolling

1963 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Avitzur
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Power Analysis ◽  
Simple Procedure ◽  
Simple Expression ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Strip Rolling ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Separation Force ◽  
Cold Strip Rolling

In a previous paper criteria for maximum possible reduction were developed. A simple procedure for the experimental determination of the coefficient of friction was introduced. In this paper a solution for the efficiency is presented. A term called “Minimum Required Reduction,” which was briefly mentioned earlier [2], is discussed in detail. The results of experimental work for the determination of the coefficient of friction are described. A simple expression for the separation force is given. Finally, a procedure for optimum operation is suggested. The controllable variables are pointed out and the steps in the choice of the optimum conditions are described.

scholarly journals THE SCHEMATIZATION FOR TIDAL COMPUTATIONS IN CASE OF VARIABLE BOTTOM SHAPE

1972 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
J.J. Dronkers
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Physical Methods ◽  
Variable Bottom ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Shallow Coastal Waters

Mathematical and physical methods can be applied for tidal studies. After general considerations on these methods, some practical aspects of tidal computations are discussed, in particular the schematization for tidal computations in case of variable bottom shape in shallow coastal waters. The relation with the coefficient of friction is dealt with. A combined one- and two dimensional tidal computation is considered. Also an example is given of the determination of the coefficient of friction in a very shallow region; the variations, which are found in this practical case are discussed. 1. General considerations on the application of mathematical and physical methods for tidal studies. Tidal problems may be solved by means of mathematical or physical models. Both kinds of models are approximations of the reality; in some respects in a different way.

scholarly journals Study on Road Friction Database for Automated Driving - Fundamental Consideration of Measuring Device for Road Friction Database -

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsunori Haraguchi ◽  
Ichiro Kageyama ◽  
Yukiyo Kuriyagawa ◽  
Tetsuya Kaneko ◽  
Motohiro Asai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Surface Condition ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Friction Coefficients ◽  
Measuring Device ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Friction ◽  
Road Friction Coefficient ◽  
Fundamental Consideration

This research deals with the possibility for construction of the database on the braking friction coefficient for actual roads from the viewpoint of traffic safety especially for automated driving such as level 4 or higher. In an automated driving such levels, the controller needs to control the vehicle, but the road surface condition, especially the road friction coefficient on wet roads, snowy or icy roads, changes greatly, and in some cases, changes by almost one order. Therefore, it is necessary for the controller to constantly collect environment information such as the road friction coefficients and prepare for emergencies such as obstacle avoidance. However, at present, the measurement of the road friction coefficients is not systemically performed, and a method for accurately measuring has not been established. In order to improve this situation, this study examines a method for continuously measurement for the road friction characteristics such as μ-s characteristics.

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