1.1 Aims
The aim of this project is to research and analyse potential solutions to reduce the risk of aquaplaning on roads in flat terrain (particularly on transitions of superelevated curves) and determine whether the current design standards used in Queensland are appropriate.
1.2 Objectives
The objectives of this research come under two broad categories. The first of which is to determine whether the current methodology and standard requirements used in Queensland for assessing aquaplaning potential are appropriate. Upon completion of this research project, a register of the methodologies and standards used internationally will be compiled. The underlying principles, assumptions and calculation bases of each method will be presented and compared with those of the Australian method. Advice regarding the suitability of the Australian method will be presented and recommendations for improvement will be given if applicable.
The second objective of this research is to identify solutions to reduce aquaplaning potential and where they are most applicable. Several internationally used solutions to this problem will be investigated and evaluated to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Recommendations will also be provided regarding the applicability of each solution to the context of Southern Queensland
