INTRODUCTION
Skid resistance is important for road
SKID RESISTANCE
PROCEDURE
I. The skid resistance tester was set up so that
center column is vertical by adjusting the
leveling screws.
II. The height of the pivot was adjusted so
that the arms swing freely without touching
the road surface. The pivot was checked to
swing freely right through to the zero on the
scale.
III. The pivot height was lowered so that the
friction foot is in contact with the road
surface over the precise distance (150mm) as
shown by the gauge (scale rule) which is
placed alongside.
IV. The pendulum arm was raised to the
starting position and the retaining catch was
engaged.
V. The road surface was wetted with water
where the readings of skid resistance will be
taken.
VI. The maximum swing indicator was
checked to be set to the vertical position.
VII. The pendulum arm was released.
VIII. The pendulum arm was caught after it
swings through to prevent back swing which
could disturb reading.
IX. The reading on the scale was recorded.
X. The test was repeated to obtain a
minimum of three readings.
DISCUSSION
Based on the result of the experiment, the
differences between Skid Resistance
Value (SVR) for each type of surface are
obviously varied, depending on its
surface texture and also its condition,
either wet or dry.
The surface which turned out to have the
highest Skid Resistance Value (SVR) is
the rough road pavement; with the
average wet SVR of 48 and dry of SVR
88.67. Road surface which represent
smooth texture is having wet SVR of
29.67 and dry SVR of 54.67. The
pavement which is classified as medium
rough texture is having wet SVR of 35.33
and dry SVR of 70.33. Based on the
value, the readings of the skid resistance
value are decreasing as the surface
texture changing from rough texture to
the smoother texture. It is because the
SVR is depends on the pavement
surface’s micro texture. Micro texture
refers to the small-scale texture of the
pavement aggregate component.
The experiment is implemented in
highway engineering in order to evaluate
the surface friction between the road and
vehicles’ tires, which enable more
research to be made to maximized road
safety, primarily during the rain.
Rougher surface will have larger micro
textures which produce larger force to
prevent rotating slides along the
pavement. With the presence of water,
the SVR value.
safety. With skid resistance it allows for
better ‘grip’ between tire and road
surfaces. Most road surfaces have
adequate skid resistance in the dry as
compared during wet condition. The
presence of water between tire and road
surface reduce the contact are which are
needed to create the ‘grip’. This method
describes the procedure for determining
the frictional properties (skid resistance
value) of a pavement surface using a
Portable Skid Resistance Tester.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the skid resistance value
of road pavement surface.
APPARATUS
A Portable Pendulum Skid Resistance
Tester, a rubber slide, a scale ruler,
brush, water container and thermometer.
CONCLUSION
The skid resistance test is important in
highway engineering since inadequate skid
resistance will lead to higher incidences of
skid related accidents. Surface with rougher
texture will have higher friction value
compared to smoother surface texture.
Besides, skid resistance measurements can
be used to evaluate various types of
materials and construction practices of
highway and road. Meanwhile, the skid
resistance test with wetted surface was done
to illustrate the road condition during rain,
where it is dangerous for any vehicle to
travel in high speed.
NAME STUDENT
NUMBER
1. MOHAMAD 2015279334
HAQIMI BIN
AWANG
2. MOHAMAD 2015887538
ZAHIR BIN
ABDUL RAZAK
3. SITI NAZIHAH 2015134737
BINTI IBRAHIM