Dr NICK THOM's Outputs (2)

Investigation into the bond strength of bitumen-fibre mastic (2018)
Journal Article
Mohammed, M., Parry, T., Thom, N., & Grenfell, J. (2018). Investigation into the bond strength of bitumen-fibre mastic. Construction and Building Materials, 190, 382-391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.09.084

The loss of bond strength in road pavement surfacing due to high traffic loads or moisture is a recurring problem, creating distresses such as ravelling, fatigue and rutting. It is, therefore, important to find a way to prevent or at least delay the... Read More about Investigation into the bond strength of bitumen-fibre mastic.

Numerical and Experimental Predictions of Texture-Related Influences on Rolling Resistance (2018)
Journal Article
Mansura, D. A., Thom, N. H., & Beckedahl, H. J. (2018). Numerical and Experimental Predictions of Texture-Related Influences on Rolling Resistance. Transportation Research Record, 2672(40), 430-439. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118776114

To overcome rolling resistance (RR) a typical vehicle on average consumes 4152 MJ/119 L of fuel annually as a result of both vehicle and pavement factors. A slight improvement in surface texture arrangement may therefore decrease fuel consumption bri... Read More about Numerical and Experimental Predictions of Texture-Related Influences on Rolling Resistance.