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Traction cables (cable chains, snow cables) attach like chains but are made from cable rather than chain. Chain patterns include the ladder, diagonal, or pattern types. Ladder-type chains have cross chains perpendicular to the road and look like a ladder when carefully laid on the ground. With diagonal chains, the cross chains are diagonal to ...
“Snow chains” is a catchall term for both actual chains and for cables which consist of tightly twisted wire that are usually lower in cost and can be quicker to install than chains.
For low-friction surfaces, such as off-road or ice, traction can be increased by using traction devices that partially penetrate the surface; these devices use the shear strength of the underlying surface rather than relying solely on dry friction (e.g., aggressive off-road tread or snow chains)....
New and powder snow have densities of 0.1 to 0.3 g/cm 3 (6 to 20 lb/cu ft). Compacted snow may have densities of 0.45 to 0.75 g/cm 3 (28 to 47 lb/cu ft). [5] Snow or ice-covered roadways present lower braking and cornering friction, compared to dry conditions. The roadway friction properties of snow, in particular, are a function of temperature.
If you’re planning a trip up to one of California’s winter wonderlands this year, here’s what you need to know.
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