This report considers the ways in which winter damage to road pavements could be reduced mainly from the point of view of pavement design, construction "and maintenance. Details of the various factors involved, i.e. gritting materials, de-icing chemicals, snow clearing machines, studded tyres and snow chains are given. Types, causes and the process of damage to both bituminous and cement concrete pavements (excluding the effect of freezing-thawing cycles) are described. Measuring and test methods used to determine pavement damage and/or wear both to the laboratory and on actual roads are examined.
Future research should concentrate on the following subjects: traffic safety effects of studded tyres, less damaging studded tyres or alternative vehicle equipment for winter driving, and further improvement in the design and construction of pavements