Essays about: "studded tires"
Found 4 essays containing the words studded tires.
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1. Design of a wheel rig for studded tire wear and aerosol studies
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)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
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2. Studded tire wear - comparison between British Pendulum and Pin on disc testing
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Avd.)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
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3. Effect of gritting sand quality on road dust pollution
University essay from KTH/Vägtekniks laboratoriumAbstract : 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
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4. Charging the use of studded tires in Stockholm city-A cost Benefit analysis
University essay fromAbstract : 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