Glare Detection for Night Wet Road Surfaces and Driver Visibility Improvement by Using Multiple Onboard Cameras

Abstract This is a summary of work by the author and his colleagues, as well as by others reported in the literature, that demonstrate a need for considering a vehicle, its tires, and the road surface as a system. The central theme is interaction at the footprint, especially that of truck tires. Individual and interactive effects of road and tires are considered under the major topics of road aggregate (macroscopic and microscopic properties), development of a novel road surface, safety, noise, rolling resistance, riding comfort, water drainage by both road and tire, development of tire tread compounds and a proving ground, and influence of tire wear on wet traction. A general conclusion is that road surfaces have both the major effect and the greater potential for improvement.

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Tire Vibration Modes and Effects on Vehicle Ride Quality

Tire Science and Technology ◽

10.2346/1.2139520 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 23-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

R. W. Scavuzzo ◽

T. R. Richards ◽

L. T. Charek

Keyword(s):

Finite Element ◽

Finite Element Modeling ◽

Operating Conditions ◽

Modal Testing ◽

Ride Quality ◽

Vibration Modes ◽

Inflation Pressure ◽

Passenger Cars ◽

Element Modeling ◽

Road Surfaces

Abstract Tire vibration modes are known to play a key role in vehicle ride, for applications ranging from passenger cars to earthmover equipment. Inputs to the tire such as discrete impacts (harshness), rough road surfaces, tire nonuniformities, and tread patterns can potentially excite tire vibration modes. Many parameters affect the frequency of tire vibration modes: tire size, tire construction, inflation pressure, and operating conditions such as speed, load, and temperature. This paper discusses the influence of these parameters on tire vibration modes and describes how these tire modes influence vehicle ride quality. Results from both finite element modeling and modal testing are discussed.

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CHANGES IN ROAD SURFACES AND WALLS INSIDE TUNNELS OVER TIME

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE AT THE CIE MIDTERM MEETING 2017 23 – 25 OCTOBER 2017, JEJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA ◽

10.25039/x44.2017.pp27 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

M.W. Lee ◽

Hoon Kim ◽

S.G. Chae ◽

J.M. Lim ◽

J.S. Han ◽

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Keyword(s):

Road Surfaces ◽

Over Time

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Acoustics. Measurement of the influence of road surfaces on traffic noise

10.3403/02537112u ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Traffic Noise ◽

Road Surfaces

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Performance of Tyres on Ice in Relation to Texture of Iced Road Surfaces

International Polymer Science and Technology ◽

10.1177/0307174x0703400908 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 34 (9) ◽

pp. 55-61

Author(s):

M. Nihei

Keyword(s):

Road Surfaces

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Detection of Road-Surface Anomalies Using a Smartphone Camera and Accelerometer

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21020561 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 561

Author(s):

Taehee Lee ◽

Chanjun Chun ◽

Seung-Ki Ryu

Keyword(s):

Monitoring System ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Road Surface ◽

Monitoring Systems ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Acceleration Data ◽

Road Surfaces ◽

Road Surface Monitoring ◽

Surface Monitoring ◽

Acquisition Method

Road surfaces should be maintained in excellent condition to ensure the safety of motorists. To this end, there exist various road-surface monitoring systems, each of which is known to have specific advantages and disadvantages. In this study, a smartphone-based dual-acquisition method system capable of acquiring images of road-surface anomalies and measuring the acceleration of the vehicle upon their detection was developed to explore the complementarity benefits of the two different methods. A road test was conducted in which 1896 road-surface images and corresponding three-axis acceleration data were acquired. All images were classified based on the presence and type of anomalies, and histograms of the maximum variations in the acceleration in the gravitational direction were comparatively analyzed. When the types of anomalies were not considered, it was difficult to identify their effects using the histograms. The differences among histograms became evident upon consideration of whether the vehicle wheels passed over the anomalies, and when excluding longitudinal anomalies that caused minor changes in acceleration. Although the image-based monitoring system used in this research provided poor performance on its own, the severity of road-surface anomalies was accurately inferred using the specific range of the maximum variation of acceleration in the gravitational direction.

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Tire/Road Rolling Resistance Modeling: Discussing the Surface Macrotexture Effect

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings11050538 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 538

Author(s):

Malal Kane ◽

Ebrahim Riahi ◽

Minh-Tan Do

Keyword(s):

Slip Rate ◽

Rolling Resistance ◽

Friction Model ◽

Slip Rates ◽

Wide Range ◽

Road Surfaces ◽

Profile Depth ◽

Experimental Rolling ◽

Resistance Modeling ◽

Pavement Friction

This paper deals with the modeling of rolling resistance and the analysis of the effect of pavement texture. The Rolling Resistance Model (RRM) is a simplification of the no-slip rate of the Dynamic Friction Model (DFM) based on modeling tire/road contact and is intended to predict the tire/pavement friction at all slip rates. The experimental validation of this approach was performed using a machine simulating tires rolling on road surfaces. The tested pavement surfaces have a wide range of textures from smooth to macro-micro-rough, thus covering all the surfaces likely to be encountered on the roads. A comparison between the experimental rolling resistances and those predicted by the model shows a good correlation, with an R2 exceeding 0.8. A good correlation between the MPD (mean profile depth) of the surfaces and the rolling resistance is also shown. It is also noticed that a random distribution and pointed shape of the summits may also be an inconvenience concerning rolling resistance, thus leading to the conclusion that beyond the macrotexture, the positivity of the texture should also be taken into account. A possible simplification of the model by neglecting the damping part in the constitutive model of the rubber is also noted.

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Research on the Properties of Mineral–Cement Emulsion Mixtures Using Recycled Road Pavement Materials

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14030563 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 563

Author(s):

Łukasz Skotnicki ◽

Jarosław Kuźniewski ◽

Antoni Szydło

Keyword(s):

Road Construction ◽

Base Layer ◽

Asphalt Emulsion ◽

Reclaimed Asphalt ◽

Pavement Materials ◽

Road Pavement ◽

Road Surfaces ◽

Cement Binder ◽

Pavement Structures ◽

By Products

The reduction in natural resources and aspects of environmental protection necessitate alternative uses of waste materials in the area of construction. Recycling is also observed in road construction where mineral–cement emulsion (MCE) mixtures are applied. The MCE mix is a conglomerate that can be used to make the base layer in road pavement structures. MCE mixes contain reclaimed asphalt from old, degraded road surfaces, aggregate improving the gradation, asphalt emulsion, and cement as a binder. The use of these ingredients, especially cement, can cause shrinkage and cracks in road layers. The article presents selected issues related to the problem of cracking in MCE mixtures. The authors of the study focused on reducing the cracking phenomenon in MCE mixes by using an innovative cement binder with recycled materials. The innovative cement binder based on dusty by-products from cement plants also contributes to the optimization of the recycling process in road surfaces. The research was carried out in the field of stiffness, fatigue life, crack resistance, and shrinkage analysis of mineral–cement emulsion mixes. It was found that it was possible to reduce the stiffness and the cracking in MCE mixes. The use of innovative binders will positively affect the durability of road pavements.

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