Essays about: "studded tires"

Found 4 essays containing the words studded tires.

  1. 1. Design of a wheel rig for studded tire wear and aerosol studies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Weizhen Jiang; [2021]
    Keywords : studded tire; wear and aerosol; test rig; dubbdäck; slitage och aerosol; testrigg;

    Abstract : Studded tires are widely used in Nordic areas like Sweden for its good road-gripping performance on icy roads. However, the pavement wear and aerosol caused by studded tires become big concerns considering the usage of studded tires. Studies are carried to quantify the wear and aerosol generated during the process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Studded tire wear - comparison between British Pendulum and Pin on disc testing

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Avd.)

    Author : Ryohei Kozuka; [2017]
    Keywords : Studded tire; Concrete road wear; Pin on disc; British Pendulum; Dubbdäck; betongväg; nötning; pinne-på-skiva; Brittisk pendel;

    Abstract : Studded tires are widely used during the winter season in the Nordic countries due to their performance qualities in extreme cold temperatures, however they cause wear on the road surface. This is not only an economic problem but also a health problem due to amount of airborne wear particles that are generated. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effect of gritting sand quality on road dust pollution

    University essay from KTH/Vägtekniks laboratorium

    Author : Octavian Babiuc; [2016]
    Keywords : Pollution; road dust; particulate matter; gritting sand; studded tires; resistance to abrasion;

    Abstract : Pollution of air represents the contamination with matter that can affect both humanhealth and the environment. Road dust has been recognized as a dominant source ofparticulate matter and one of the factors that contributes to its development is the useof gritting sand. READ MORE

  5. 4. Charging the use of studded tires in Stockholm city-A cost Benefit analysis

    University essay from

    Author : Ishmael Aghanifor; [2015]
    Keywords : Cost Benefit analysis; Studded tires; VSL; CEA; CUA; Particle Matters; Willingness to pay; Congestions charges; Morbidity and Mortality Net Social Benefits etc.;

    Abstract : The stockholm county proposed legislation in 2010 on the use of studded tires in the city. The aim of the policy was to reduce the use of studded tires by 50 percent. READ MORE