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FRICTION INTERNE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Driving (Road Vehicles)
  • Road Traffic
  • Urban Studies
CONT

... the friction caused by increased traffic flow is internal friction, and the friction caused by roadway features on the traffic flow is external friction. ... Internal friction is that friction which exists between vehicles moving in the same direction; medial friction occurs between vehicles moving in opposite directions. ... Internal friction is influenced by the number and width of lanes, horizontal and vertical alignment, and uniformity and smoothness of traffic flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite automobile
  • Circulation routière
  • Urbanisme
CONT

[...] la friction interne (entre véhicules circulant dans la même direction mais à des vitesses différentes).

Spanish

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