A Simulation of Tire Hydroplaning Based on Laser Scanning of Road Surfaces
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Abstract
To investigate the influence of pavement texture on tire hydroplaning, this study utilized laser scanning to capture the surface characteristics of three asphalt mixtures—AC-13, SMA-13, and OGFC-13—across fifteen rutting plate specimens. Three-dimensional (3D) pavement models were reconstructed to incorporate realistic texture data. Finite element simulations, employing fluid-structure interaction and explicit dynamics in Abaqus, were conducted to model tire-water-pavement interactions. The results indicate that the anti-skid performance ranks as OGFC > SMA > AC. However, despite OGFC and SMA exhibiting comparable anti-skid metrics (e.g., pendulum friction value and mean texture depth), OGFC’s superior texture uniformity results in significantly better hydroplaning resistance. Additionally, tire tread depth critically influences hydroplaning speed. A novel Anti-Slip Comprehensive Texture Index (ACTI) was proposed to evaluate pavement texture uniformity, providing a more comprehensive assessment of anti-skid performance. These findings underscore the importance of texture uniformity in enhancing pavement safety under wet conditions.
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OpenAlex topics: Robotic Path Planning Algorithms · Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety · Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems
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Affiliations
School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
Guangdong Transportation Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
Funding
Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province
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