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View article: Modeling and Measurements of Traffic-Related PM10, PM2.5, and NO2 Emissions Around the Roundabout and Three-Arm Intersection in the Urban Environment
Modeling and Measurements of Traffic-Related PM10, PM2.5, and NO2 Emissions Around the Roundabout and Three-Arm Intersection in the Urban Environment Open
In recent decades, road transport has become one of the dominant factors shaping environmental conditions, with both beneficial and adverse consequences. While transport infrastructure facilitates access to essential services and supports …
View article: Environmental Benefits of Turbo Roundabout: A Case Study of Noise and Air Pollution Modelling in the Village of Košťany Nad Turcom, Slovakia
Environmental Benefits of Turbo Roundabout: A Case Study of Noise and Air Pollution Modelling in the Village of Košťany Nad Turcom, Slovakia Open
Road transport represents a significant source of environmental pollution by air pollutants and noise. An important task is therefore to find ways to reduce these negative impacts. One option is also to change the conditions of the road tr…
View article: Prediction of Friction Coefficient Based on 3D Texture Characteristics of Road Surfaces
Prediction of Friction Coefficient Based on 3D Texture Characteristics of Road Surfaces Open
Accurate assessment of road pavement friction is crucial for maintaining road safety. This study explores the prediction of the friction coefficient (µ) using 3D texture parameters of pavement surfaces. Measurements were conducted on 17 di…
View article: The World’s Oldest Pavements and in the Town Žilina Into the Context Within Municipal Engineering
The World’s Oldest Pavements and in the Town Žilina Into the Context Within Municipal Engineering Open
In this article, the authors explore examples of preserved cultural heritage related to traffic structures, focusing on the world's oldest bridges in Europe and Slovakia, as well as the oldest preserved roadways. They delve into the detail…
View article: Characterization of Road Dust, PMx and Aerosol in a Shopping–Recreational Urban Area: Physicochemical Properties, Concentration, Distribution and Sources Estimation
Characterization of Road Dust, PMx and Aerosol in a Shopping–Recreational Urban Area: Physicochemical Properties, Concentration, Distribution and Sources Estimation Open
Road transport is a source of exhaust and non-exhaust emissions of particulate matter (PM). Non-exhaust PM emissions include road surface wear, tires, brakes and road dust resuspension. An important part of PM in urban air consists of part…
View article: The Influence of Road Pavement Materials on Surface Texture and Friction
The Influence of Road Pavement Materials on Surface Texture and Friction Open
This article’s primary goal was to analyze the effect of texture on skid resistance. Surface texture was recorded with a revolutionary device designed to create 3D surface scans, the Static Road Scanner. The skid resistance was represented…
View article: Analysis of surface texture using photogrammetry
Analysis of surface texture using photogrammetry Open
The skid resistance of the road surface is extremely important, especially from the point of view of the safety of moving vehicles. It is very important to strive for accurate, fast, and objective evaluation within a pavement management sy…
View article: Road pavement friction determination at various testing conditions
Road pavement friction determination at various testing conditions Open
Pavement skid resistance has a direct and indubitable influence on road safety. The level of measured friction is influenced by many factors such as speed, water film presence and depth, tire type, measuring principle, and of course paveme…
View article: The Correlation Between the Statistical Pass-By Index Values and the Total Number of Vehicle Passes
The Correlation Between the Statistical Pass-By Index Values and the Total Number of Vehicle Passes Open
In this study, the traffic noise degradation in asphalt pavements was analysed using the ‘Statistical Pass-By method’. The sound levels of two surfaces were monitored during 9 and 12 years of service, respectively. By comparing the depende…
View article: Pavement Friction Prediction Using 3D Texture Parameters
Pavement Friction Prediction Using 3D Texture Parameters Open
This article deals with the possibility of predicting skid resistance based on non-contact scanning of the road surface. The study is based on comparing pavement texture parameters with coefficients of friction measured on a wide variety o…
View article: The influence of the pavement surface texture on the Pendulum Test Value
The influence of the pavement surface texture on the Pendulum Test Value Open
The article deals with the problem of finding a relation between surface texture and skid resistance represented by the Pendulum Test Value. For the texture measurements was used a new device that can capture surface irregularities up to t…
View article: Comparison of pavement morphology in the Povazsky Chlmec tunnel before and after maintenance
Comparison of pavement morphology in the Povazsky Chlmec tunnel before and after maintenance Open
Roughness is one of the most important variables affecting the safety of vehicles on the road. Insufficient road surface roughness can lead to loss of vehicle handling, which in turn leads to an increased likelihood of an accident. Roughne…
View article: Influence of mineral aggregate on asphalt pavement surface properties
Influence of mineral aggregate on asphalt pavement surface properties Open
The road surface roughness is one of the factors influencing road safety. Therefore, the choice of materials and mixtures for the wearing course of pavement is important. The paper presents the results of research on the influence of the c…
View article: Comparison of pavement surface roughness characteristics of different wearing courses evaluated using 3D scanning and pendulum
Comparison of pavement surface roughness characteristics of different wearing courses evaluated using 3D scanning and pendulum Open
Road pavement roughness, in terms of skid resistance, can be described from a geometrical point of view as a texture or from a physical point of view as friction between a tire and a road surface. The paper deals with the comparison of asp…