The thread about traction is pretty interesting. However, I see no plan of
attack to determine what salt taction consists of. Before we run off and
start gathering data, shouldn't we have some sort of general idea about what
salt traction against rubber is made of? I mean, does the salt surface enter
into it? The hardness? The wetness? ad nauseum. SOme research is needed to
define how traction is measured say on concrete or asphalt. Once we know the
parameters, we can attack the solution or lack there of. It is sorta like
rolling resistance. I surfed the net till my eyes bled looking for good
information on tire rolling resistance. Found nothing of any technical
merit. Nada, Zip. I suspect that same may be true for traction although I
will surf...A good literature search should be made. Anybody out there still
work for an aerospace company? Could you do a search? Ditto for automotive
types... Karl, you listening? I can do the math if I ever find the inputs...
mayf, the really ignorant desert rat in Pahrump
PS...where the heck is any input on Maxton? Did something bad happen? Why is
everyone so quiet about the race?
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