ROAD AGGREGATES AND SKIDDING

The book reviews road aggregate materials with particular emphasis on the necessary characteristics of aggregates that relate to skid resistance. The subject is discussed in the following chapters: (1) Studies of aggregates; (2) Sources and production of road aggregate; (3) General requirements of roadmaking aggregates; (4) Tests for roadstones and aggregates; (5) Special requirements of aggregates for skid- resistance; (6) Road surface characteristics; (7) Applications of research and experience; and (8) Author's thoughts. An extensive bibliography is included and the appendix details the organisations and test methods used in connection with aggregates and skidding.