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Saplioglu M, Yuzer E, Aktas B, Eriskin E. J. Traffic Transp. Eng. (Valley Cottage, NY) 2013; 1(1): 19-29. |
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(Copyright © 2013, David Publishing) |
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Abstract |
Skid resistance of road surface plays an important role on urban traffic accidents. It is thought that reduction of surface microtexture leads to reduced skid resistance. Hence, it affects driving safety negatively and may cause traffic accidents. This paper is about the effect of skid resistance and intersection safety. Urban four leg signalized intersections were selected from Isparta city. The surface frictional properties were measured and it was tried to find critical skid resistance value with the help of British Pendulum Tester. Macro texture values of the intersections were determined with Sand Patch test and concluded that surface macro texture contributes to skid resistance. An analysis technique based on probability theory has been used. This method is used for expounding the interaction between skid resistance-intersection and accident rates. After the study results are evaluated, it is understood that pavement roughness is very important for urban intersection safety measures. Language: en |