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Bleeding or flushing is shiny, black surface film of asphalt on the road surface caused by upward movement of asphalt in the pavement surface. [1] [2] [3] Common causes of bleeding are too much asphalt in asphalt concrete, hot weather, low space air void content and quality of asphalt. [4]
While the forecast shows warmer temperatures ahead, Peterson said that doesn’t mean chances for more snow are gone. The region sees snow through February and March and may be even into April and ...
Driving while listening to a certain snowman-themed seasonal song could land you in a snow bank if you're not careful. The ‘most dangerous’ Christmas song you should never listen to while ...
Severe weather can occur under a variety of situations, but three characteristics are generally needed: a temperature or moisture boundary, moisture, and (in the event of severe, precipitation-based events) instability in the atmosphere.
The first major cause of unintended acceleration was found in March 2007, when an engineering analysis showed that unsecured all-weather mats had led to pedal entrapment and drivers accelerating up to 90 mph (140 km/h) with decreased braking power.
While on common perception the engine is the main cause for noise, tire noise becomes the dominant source of noise above 20–30 miles per hour (30–50 km/h) for passenger vehicles. Although aerodynamic noise does increase at highway speeds, it contributes less than tire noise unless at very high speeds.
Whiteout or white-out [1] is a weather condition in which visibility and contrast are severely reduced by snow, fog, or sand. The horizon disappears from view while the sky and landscape appear featureless, leaving no points of visual reference by which to navigate.
The videos include the Tacoma Dome under construction, the old Hi-Ho Shopping Center in Puyallup and South Hill before it was choked with sprawl. | A Matt Driscoll column