Browsing Institutt for bygg- og miljøteknikk by Journals "Transportation Research Record"
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Chemical Frost Protection of Road Surfaces: A Laboratory Investigation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Anti-icing chemicals are commonly used to protect against hoar frost formation on roadways and bridges. Because of their negative impact on both environment and infrastructure, their use should be optimized. During conditions ... -
Do We Need a Change in Road Winter Maintenance to Accommodate for Automated Vehicles? A State-of-the-Art Literature Review Considering Automated Vehicle Technology’s Usage of Road Infrastructure During Winter
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)For automated vehicles to be allowed to join the modern car fleet, and, in the future, replace human drivers, they must be able to handle adverse weather, including snowy conditions. This literature review focuses on how ... -
Economic Analysis of Onboard Monitoring Systems in Commercial Vehicles
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Onboard monitoring systems (OBMSs) can be used in commercial vehicle operations to monitor driving behavior, with the goal of enhancing safety. Although improved safety produces an economic benefit to carriers, understanding ... -
Effect of Temperature and Prewetting for Ice Penetration with Sodium Formate
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Granular sodium formate (NaCOOH) is a popular deicer used at airports. It is mainly used to weaken compacted snow/ice and thereby facilitate mechanical ice removal. Earlier research has developed a set of methods quantifying ... -
Relationship between agglomeration and productivity in a Norwegian context: Estimates for cost benefit analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Cost–benefit analysis (CBA) is an important tool in many countries in the evaluation of transport investments. The main objective of CBA is to allocate society’s shared resources by considering all costs and benefits to ...