Test Polygon Airport Stone

WETRAFFIC Anti-Skid Properties Test Section

In cooperation with the Directorate of Roads and Highways, a test section of the WETRAFFIC thin-film colour system was carried out at the Kámen Airport test polygon. The aim was to verify the anti-skid properties of the system in conditions simulating real road traffic.

The test area was designed to allow objective measurement of surface adhesion parameters in standardized test procedures used for roadway evaluation.

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Objective of implementation

The main purpose of the implementation was:

• verify the anti-skid properties of WETRAFFIC
• assess the suitability of the application for road communications
• obtain reference measurement data
• confirm the safety of the surface for vehicle operation

Testing was carried out in professional collaboration with the Directorate of Roads and Highways at a dedicated test site.

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Measurement methodology

Measurement of anti-shear properties was carried out using National Reference Vehicleused for certified testing of adhesion parameters of roadways.

The test was conducted under defined conditions according to valid methodologies for evaluation of surface treatment of roads, while the values of shear friction between the tire and the surface were monitored.

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Test results

The measured values showed that the WETRAFFIC thin film system applied meets the requirements for anti-skid properties for road traffic.

The test results confirm:

• sufficient adhesion for safe operation of vehicles
• suitability of the system for road applications
• functional benefit of thin-film colour finishes in terms of safety

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Importance of implementation

The test section on the Kámen Airport polygon is an important reference and validation base for further use of WETRAFFIC on roads.

The data obtained serves as:

• information for investors and communications managers
• verification of safety parameters of technology
• references for the design of other applications in road infrastructure