Landside road surveys are essential for maintaining the safety and operational efficiency of connected public infrastructure, including airport access roads, car parks, and service routes. Landside surveys should be undertaken to assess pavement condition as part of proactive asset management and maintenance activities.
Skid Resistance Surveys
According to the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB CS 228), skid resistance refers to the frictional properties of the road surface in wet conditions. A lack of grip or a “slippery” road surface can cause road traffic accidents meaning effective monitoring of skid resistance is vital.
SCRIM® surveys measure the wet skidding resistance of a road using the sideway force principle. A freely rotating wheel, mounted in the nearside wheel track and angled at 20° to the vehicle's direction of travel, is applied to the road surface under a controlled vertical load and water flow. Sideways force coefficients are recorded and evaluated against pre-defined investigatory levels. SCRIM® surveys can be utilised to characterise the road surface and assess the need for maintenance.
Beyond survey operations, we deliver bespoke and client focused services aligned with skid policy requirements and industry best practice guidance. Service enhancements include:
- Identification of areas of concern
- Data analysis & visualisation
- Detailed site investigations
- Collision reviews
- Investigatory level reviews
- Skid policy development & review
SCANNER+
We utilise state-of-the-art and UKPMS accredited SCANNER vehicles, which bring together the best in GPS, image-capture, AI analysis, and laser scanning technology to deliver detailed network-wide assessments of carriageway infrastructure.
- 3D data is exactly what we offer, we go beyond simple visual interpretation of surface condition and utilise sensor technology to provide a 3-dimensional profile of the road surface
- We utilise advanced laser profilers delivering accurate ride quality, texture, rutting, and roughness measurements
- We apply Automatic Distress Detection (ADD) technology, which applies sophisticated and objective algorithms to the 3D data and image-based AI system, to deliver precise and repeatable distress measurements
Why choose XAIS-PTS?
At XAIS-PTS our team has a wealth of experience, and we deliver comprehensive landside surveys alongside airside pavement investigations. We also deliver a wide variety of asset management surveys, software, professional services, programme development & design, materials testing, and certification services.
If you have any questions or queries about our services, please contact us today – our team will be more than happy to have a conversation with you regarding your project requirements!