NTL Record

Title Effectiveness of Alternative Skid Reduction Measures: Volume III: Users Manual
Record ID 57477
Personal Name
Creator
St. John, A. D.; Blackburn, Robert R.; Harwood, D.W.
Corporate Creator Midwest Research Institute
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and Development
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and Development
Publication Date 19781100
Language English
Abstract A computerized benefit-cost model is presented for use by state highway departments in the selection of accident-reduction countermeasures to be applied to investigated sites. The model has capability to evaluate both surface modification countermeasures, which increase frictional supply, and geometric and traffic control countermeasures, which reduce frictional demand. The model considers the effectiveness of each countermeasure under both wetand dry-pavement conditions. The model logic is described briefly to familiarize the program user with the type of analysis performed. The information needed by state highway department to use the model as a decision-making tool is presented in detail. Such information includes input requirements, input formats, output formats and interpretation of analysis results.
Rosap ID dot:30104
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30104
TRT Terms Alternatives analysis; Asphalt; Cost effectiveness; Macrotexture; Open graded aggregates; Pavement grooving; Pavements; Portland cement concrete; Prevention; Reviews; Rolling contact; Safety; Seal coats; Skid resistance; Pavement surface course; Texture; Crashes; Highways; Traffic crashes; Human factors; Security; Emergencies; Manuals; Benefit cost analysis; Computer programs
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number DOT-FH-11-8120
Report Number FHWA-RD-79- 24, 3824-D
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/57000/57400/57477/effectivenessofa00blac_1.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository